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17 lines
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Markdown
# For those
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"For those deacons" or "For these church leaders"
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# acquire for themselves
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"receive for themselves" or "gain for themselves"
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# a good standing
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The implied meaning may be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: "a good reputation among other believers" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus
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Possible meanings are 1) they will trust in Jesus with even more confidence or 2) they will speak confidently to other people about their faith in Jesus.
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