1 Timothy 3:13 Deacon - ConfidenceFrom Character (v.8); Conviction (v.9); Competence (10); Companions (11); Control (12) and Confidence (13) A good degree .. gain a good standing Two things that accure to those doing a good job: 1) a good sanding - acquire or obtain respect, a good rank, and upward movement - cf. Acgts 6 & 7 Stephen and Philip; Acts 4:13 of Peter and John. 2) aquire boldness - from experience in their work, proficiency, confidence.