Parallel Verses
John Wesley New Testament
Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;
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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
not given to wine or violence, but of a gentle temper, averse to contention and avarice: a master of economy,
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,
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 must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, prudent, of good behaviour, hospitable, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money; 4 Ruling his own house well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.
Names
Cross References
Titus 1:7
For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not passionate, not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain:
1 Timothy 3:8
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.
Titus 3:2
To speak evil of no man, not to be quarrelsome, to be gentle, shewing all meekness toward all men.
James 4:1
From whence come wars and fightings among you? Is it not hence, from your pleasures that war in your members?
Luke 12:42-46
And the Lord said, Who is that faithful and wise steward, whom his Lord shall make ruler over his housoold, to give the allowance of food in due season?
Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunken with wine,
Hebrews 13:5
Let your disposition be without covetousness: be content with the things that are present; for he hath said, No, I will not leave thee: verily I will not forsake thee.
1 Peter 5:2
Feed the flock of God which is among you, overseeing it not by constraint, but willingly, not for filthy gain, but of a ready mind,
Matthew 21:13
And saith to them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer, but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Matthew 24:45-51
Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his Lord hath appointed ruler over his houshold, to give them food in due season?
Luke 21:34-36
But take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overloaded with gluttony, and drunkenness, and the cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
John 10:12-13
But the hireling, who is not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: so the wolf seizeth them, and scattereth the flock.
John 12:5-6
faith, Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?
Acts 8:18-21
And Simon seeing that thro' laying on of the hands of the apostles the Holy Ghost was given,
Acts 20:33
I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel.
Romans 16:18
For such serve not the Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by good words and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the weak, be long suffering toward all men.
1 Timothy 6:10-11
For the love of money is the root of all evils; which some coveting, have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2 Timothy 2:24-25
And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all men,
Titus 1:11
Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole families, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of filthy gain.
Titus 2:3
That the aged women in like manner, be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things:
2 Peter 2:3
And through covetousness will they with feigned speeches make merchandize of you, whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their destruction slumbereth not.
2 Peter 2:14-15
Having eyes full of adultery, and that cease not from sin; beguiling unstable souls, having hearts exercised with covetousness, accursed children:
Jude 1:11
Wo to them; for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Korah.
Revelation 1:9
I John, your brother and companion in the affliction, and in the kingdom, and patience of Jesus, was in the island Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus.
Revelation 18:11-13
And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her; for none buyeth their merchandize any more; Merchandize of gold,