1 Timothy 3:8

6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

9 They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
KJV
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
WEB
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money,
ASV
Deacons in like manner [must be] grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
DARBY
Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,
BLB
Deacons likewise [must be] dignified, not double-tongued, not being given to much wine, not greedy for shameful gain,
ÅB
Likeså skal menighets-tjenerne være verdige, ikke tvetungede, ikke tilbøyelige til mye vin, ikke lystne etter ussel vinning,
OTB
Likeså skal diakonene være verdige, ikke tvesinnede, ikke drikkfeldige, ikke griske etter uærlig vinning,
B1930
Likeså skal menighets-tjenerne være verdige, ikke tvetungede, ikke tilbøielige til megen vin, ikke lystne efter ussel vinning,

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Philippians 1:1

    Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

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  • Acts 6:3–6

    Therefore, brothers, select from among you seven men confirmed to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will appoint this responsibility to them

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  • Titus 2:3

    Older women, likewise, are to be reverent in their behavior, not slanderers or addicted to much wine, but teachers of good.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:23

    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

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  • 1 Timothy 3:3

    not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

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  • Leviticus 10:9

    “You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.

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  • James 3:10

    Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

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  • 1 Timothy 3:12

    A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

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