1.7 KiB
Women in the same way
Women in the same way - "Wives, likewise have requirements" or "deaconesses, there are requirements like deacons." The general term women may apply to women in general, but it seems to apply to deacons' wives or female deacons here because the preceding and following verses clearly speak about deacons.
be dignified
be dignified - "act properly"
not slanderers
not slanderers - "they must not speak evil about other people"
moderate
moderate - "they must not do anything to excess"
husbands of one wife
husbands of one wife - This phrase means "one-woman men." It can be translated as "each man having one wife only." This is debated whether this excludes men who have been widowed or divorced or single men.
manage well their children and home
"properly take care of and lead their children and others who live in their houses"
For those
For those - "For those deacons" or "For those bishops, deacons, and deaconesses" or "For these church leaders"
acquire for themselves
acquire for themselves - "receive for themselves" or "gain for themselves"
a sure basis
Possible meanings are 1) a reputation within the Church or 2) a standing before God or 3) a promotion in rank in the Church, e.g., to the standing of bishop.
acquire … much boldness in faith
acquire … much boldness in faith- "gain … great courage to speak about their faith" or "become confident that what they believe is true" or "become confident before men and God because they know what they believe is true" or "acquire … great courage to speak about what they believe in"