en_tn/1ti/03/10.md

They should also be approved first

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Other believers should approve of them first" or "They should prove themselves first" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)

be approved

This means other believers should evaluate those who want to be a deacon and determine if they are fit to serve in the church.