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1 Timothy 3:8

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

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Footnotes

  1. bThe word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.

Cross references

  1. mPhp 1:1
  2. n1 Ti 5:23; Tit 1:7; 2:3

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

NLTNew Living Translation

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

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

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

KJV 1900King James Version

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