1 Timothy 3:8-10

[8] Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; [9] Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. [10] And these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, found blameless.

What is the context of 1 Timothy 3:8-10?

Qualifications of Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13 true)
Qualifications for Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13 true)
Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-13 true)
Leaders in the Church (1 Timothy 3:1-13 true)
Qualifications of Church Leaders (1 Timothy 3:1-13 true)
Overseers and Deacons (1 Timothy 3:1-16 true)
Qualifications for Leaders in the Church (1 Timothy 3:1-16 true)

What does 1 Timothy 3:8-10 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

"The meaning is not ^[1] that they should be given a trial appointment as deacon, but rather that the church should constantly be examining and testing the members of the congregation, so that whenever the need for selecting deacons arises, they will know what members are qualified for appointment." ^[2]