Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
The deacons
Double-tongued
Not given
Bible References
The deacons
Acts 6:3
But brethren, look out seven men from you of good report, full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint over this interest;
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints who are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons.
Be
1 Timothy 3:4
ruling his own house beautifully; having children in subordination with all gravity;
Double-tongued
Romans 3:13
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips.
James 3:10
out of the same mouth come forth blessing and scolding. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Not given
1 Timothy 3:3
not given to wine, not a controvertist; but gentle, peaceable, not a money lover;