8 In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.

8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

8 In the same way, deacons must be respected by others, not saying things they do not mean. They must not drink too much wine or try to get rich by cheating others.

8 Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

8 Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,

8 Deaconsmust also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money.

8 Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

8 Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money;

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,

8 Deacons also must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people.

8 Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,