Discovery Box1 Timothy 3:7-8 
Context3:7 And he must be well thought of by 1 those outside the faith, 2 so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap. 3
3:8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, 4 not two-faced, 5 not given to excessive drinking, 6 not greedy for gain,
1 Timothy 3:10
Context3:10 And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.
1 tn Or “have a good reputation with”; Grk “have a good testimony from.”
2 tn Grk “the ones outside.”
3 tn Or “be trapped like the devil was”; Grk “fall into the trap of the devil.” The parallel in 2 Tim 2:26 supports the rendering given in the text.
4 tn Or “respectable, honorable, of serious demeanor.”
5 tn Or “insincere,” “deceitful”; Grk “speaking double.”
6 tn Grk “not devoted to much wine.”
