Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Holman Bible
Deacons,
A Conservative Version
Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
American Standard Version
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Similarly, deacons should be serious-minded [i.e., dignified], not saying one thing while meaning another, not drinking a lot of wine [Note: The wine of Paul's day was used as a common drink, and was either non-intoxicating or far less intoxicating than wine today], not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.
Anderson New Testament
The deacons, likewise, must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not makers of money by base means,
Bible in Basic English
Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;
Common New Testament
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain;
Daniel Mace New Testament
The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain,
Darby Translation
Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,
Godbey New Testament
Likewise let the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not fond of filthy lucre;
Goodspeed New Testament
Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain,
John Wesley New Testament
Likewise the deacons must be serious, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not desirous of filthy gain: Holding fast the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Julia Smith Translation
Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
King James 2000
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of dishonest gain;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Deacons likewise [must be] dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,
Modern King James verseion
Likewise the deacons are to be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of ill gain,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre:
Moffatt New Testament
Deacons in turn are to be serious men; they are not to be tale-bearers or addicted to drink or pilfering;
Montgomery New Testament
Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain,
NET Bible
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,
New Heart English Bible
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;
Noyes New Testament
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
Sawyer New Testament
The deacons in like manner ought to be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not devoted to base gain,
The Emphasized Bible
Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Twentieth Century New Testament
So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,
Webster
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre,
Weymouth New Testament
Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,
Williams New Testament
Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,
World English Bible
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;
Worrell New Testament
It is needful that deacons, in like manner, be grave, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy of base gain;
Worsley New Testament
The deacons should likewise be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
Youngs Literal Translation
Ministrants -- in like manner grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not given to filthy lucre,
Themes
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Deacons » The duties of a deacon
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Topics
Interlinear
Hosautos
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not, no, that not, God forbid 9, lest, neither, no man , but, none, not translated,
Usage: 493
Usage: 493
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Deacons
7 He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil. 8 Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money. 9 They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences.
Cross References
Philippians 1:1
From: Paul and Timothy, servants of the Messiah Jesus. To: All the holy ones in Philippi, along with their overseers and ministers, who are in union with the Messiah Jesus.
Titus 2:3
Likewise, older women are to show their reverence for God by their behavior. They are not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of goodness.
Leviticus 10:9
"You and your sons with you are not to drink wine that is, any intoxicating drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting. That way, you won't die. This is to be a perpetual statute throughout your generations.
Acts 6:3-6
Therefore, brothers, appoint seven men among you who have a good reputation, who are full of the Spirit and wisdom, and we'll put them in charge of this work.
1 Timothy 3:3
He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.
1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses.
Psalm 5:9
But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
Psalm 12:2
Everyone speaks lies to his neighbor; they speak with flattering lips and hidden motives.
Psalm 50:19
You give your mouth free reign for evil, and your tongue devises deceit.
Psalm 52:2
Your tongue, like a sharp razor, devises wicked things and crafts treachery.
Ezekiel 44:21
None of the priests are to drink wine after entering the inner courtyard.
Romans 3:13
Their throats are open graves. With their tongues they deceive. The venom of poisonous snakes is under their lips.
1 Timothy 3:12
Ministers must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well.
Titus 1:7
Because an overseer is God's servant manager, he must be blameless. He must not be arrogant or irritable. He must not drink too much, be a violent person, or make money in shameful ways.
James 3:10
From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. It should not be like this, my brothers!
1 Peter 5:2
Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.