Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
not given to wine or violence, but of a gentle temper, averse to contention and avarice: a master of economy,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Holman Bible
not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy
International Standard Version
He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.
A Conservative Version
no drunkard, not a fighter, not greedy of base gain, but meek, noncontentious, no lover of money,
American Standard Version
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
Amplified
not addicted to wine, not
An Understandable Version
[He must] not be a drunkard or a fighter, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.
Anderson New Testament
not fond of wine, not quarrelsome, not one who makes money by base means; but gentle, not contentious, not covetous;
Bible in Basic English
Not quickly moved to wrath or blows, but gentle; no fighter, no lover of money;
Common New Testament
not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.
Darby Translation
not given to excesses from wine, not a striker, but mild, not addicted to contention, not fond of money,
Godbey New Testament
not given to wine, not a controvertist; but gentle, peaceable, not a money lover;
Goodspeed New Testament
not addicted to drink or pugnacious, but a man of moderation and peace, not avaricious,
John Wesley New Testament
Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;
Julia Smith Translation
Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice;
King James 2000
Not given to wine, not violent, not greedy of money; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Lexham Expanded Bible
not addicted to wine, not a violent person, but gentle, peaceable, not loving money,
Modern King James verseion
not a drunkard, not contentious, not greedy of ill gain, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
not drunken, no fighter, not given to filthy lucre: but gentle, abhorring fighting, abhorring covetousness,
Moffatt New Testament
not a drunkard or violent, but lenient and conciliatory, not a lover of money,
Montgomery New Testament
no drinker or brawler; but forbearing, peaceable, and no money-lover;
NET Bible
not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.
New Heart English Bible
not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
Noyes New Testament
not given to wine, not a striker, but forbearing, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
Sawyer New Testament
not a wine-drinker, not a quarrelsome man, but gentle, not contentious, not avaricious,
The Emphasized Bible
Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
not addicted to wine, not using hard words or blows, not greedy of base gain; but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
Twentieth Century New Testament
not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;
Webster
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient; not a brawler, not covetous;
Weymouth New Testament
not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous;
Williams New Testament
not addicted to strong drink, not pugnacious, gentle and not contentious, not avaricious,
World English Bible
not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
Worrell New Testament
not given to wine, not a striker, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money,
Worsley New Testament
hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain, moderate, not quarrelsome,
Youngs Literal Translation
not given to wine, not a striker, not given to filthy lucre, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money,
Themes
Bishop » An overseer, a supervisor
Bishop » The duties of a bishop
Covetousness » Is inconsistent » Specially in ministers
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Gentleness » General references to
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Ministers » Should not be » Contentious
Sobriety » Who should be sober
Sobriety » Required in » God's servants
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Overseers
2 a bishop therefore ought to be of an unspotted character, to have but one wife, to be sober, prudent, grave, hospitable, and qualified for teaching: 3 not given to wine or violence, but of a gentle temper, averse to contention and avarice: a master of economy, 4 obliging his children to behave with decorum.
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Cross References
Titus 1:7
for a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not morose, not soon angry, not given to wine, not violent, not desirous of unlawful gain.
1 Timothy 3:8
The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain,
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no man. to avoid contention, to be moderate and entirely inoffensive to all men.
James 4:1
you breathe slaughter and revenge for what you cannot obtain.
Luke 12:42-46
Jesus answered, if there be a faithful prudent steward, appointed by his master to give his domesticks their stated allowance; happy is such a servant,
Ephesians 5:18
do not drink to excess, for that tends to dissoluteness, but be regal'd with spiritual entertainments:
Hebrews 13:5
let your morals be free from avarice, being contented with what you have: for he hath said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
1 Peter 5:2
to exhort you to feed the flock of God, which is among you: to take care of it, voluntarily, without reluctance, not from any view to sordid gain, but out of real affection;
Matthew 21:13
and said to them, it is written, " my house shall be the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves."
Matthew 24:45-51
If then there be a servant, appointed by his master to take care of his family, who faithfully and prudently distributes their allowance according to the establishment: happy is the servant,
Luke 21:34-36
set a guard upon yourselves, that ye be not stupified by surfeiting and drunkenness, or by the disquietudes of this life, and so that day come upon you with a surprize.
John 10:12-13
but the hireling, who is not the pastor, nor has the property of the sheep, seeing the wolf come, leaves the sheep, and flies away: so the wolf seizes some, and disperses the flock.
John 12:5-6
said, why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, to be given to the poor?
Acts 8:18-21
when Simon saw that the holy spirit was given by imposition of the hands of the apostles, he offered them money, saying,
Acts 20:33
I have not desir'd to get from any one either silver, or gold, or apparel.
Romans 16:18
for such as these serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own selfishness; and by flourish and flattery, deceive the open-hearted simple.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
and we exhort you, brethren, reprove the disorderly, comfort the pusillanimous, support the weak, and be patient toward all men.
1 Timothy 6:10-11
which some having obtain'd, have revolted from the faith, and brought upon themselves variety of piercing pains.
2 Timothy 2:24-25
a christian must not be litigious, but easy to all men, qualify'd to instruct,
Titus 1:11
who ought to be curb'd, who pervert whole families, teaching things which they ought not, for sordid lucre.
Titus 2:3
in charity, in patience: the aged women likewise, to behave with sanctity of manners, not false accusers, not given to tipling,
2 Peter 2:3
By their artful discourses they will make you the tools of their avarice; but their condemnation has been a long time advancing, and their ruin is far from lingring.
2 Peter 2:14-15
their eyes are inflam'd with adultery, and unextinguishable vice: they insnare the souls of the inconstant. their minds are practis'd in the arts of avarice: an execrable race, who have deserted the right way,
Jude 1:11
unhappy creatures! they have followed the practices of Cain, they have addicted themselves to the mercenary illusions of Balaam, and perish in their rebellion like Core.
Revelation 1:9
I JOHN, who am your brother, and partake in the tribulation, in the reign, and in the patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony I gave of Jesus Christ.
Revelation 18:11-13
the merchants of the earth shall bewail and mourn over her, because there are none to purchase their cargo: