Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Double-tongued

Not given

Bible References

The deacons

Acts 6:3
You, brothers, must pick out from your number seven men of good standing, who are wise and full of the Spirit, and we will put them in charge of this matter,
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the devoted adherents of Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the superintendents and assistants;

Be

1 Timothy 3:4
managing his own house well, and keeping his children under control and perfectly respectful??5 for if a man does not know how to conduct his own household, how can he look after a church of God?

Double-tongued

Romans 3:13
Their throats are like open graves, They use their tongues to deceive; The venom of asps is behind their lips,
James 3:10
Blessing and cursing issue from the same mouth! This is not right, my brothers.

Not given

1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to drink or pugnacious, but a man of moderation and peace, not avaricious,