For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
For they that have used the office of a Deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and much boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Everywhere they are required to rule their children well, that others may not be scandalized by their misconduct.
They that use the office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, that is, advancement, and much boldness in the faith of Jesus Christ; as if he would say, that those who have been found vigilant in the lower degree will soon ascend to the higher.
