<p>3:10- see on Gal. 6:4.</p><p><i>And let them first be tested</i>- This idea of a probation period is found also in the command to Timothy to &quot;Lay hands hastily on no one&quot; (5:17), i.e. do not hastily appoint anyone to office, but require a probation period first. Perhaps here we see a hint that Timothy had a tendency both to naivety and to impetuous, quick action. He was perhaps not naturally a wise man; the way he succeeded at his difficult calling (see on :1) shows the real power of personal change which is possible to those led by God's word.</p><p><i>If they are found blameless, then let them serve as deacons</i>- Gk. 'unacccused'. Perhaps a reference to the way that the church in Ephesus was surrounded by critics eager to falsely accuse &quot;the devil&quot; and thereby entrap the unwary in snares. Truly Timothy's position is one not to be envied.</p>