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
"So, brothers, find from among your own number seven men of good reputation who are full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them over this business.
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, and to the elders and deacons.

Be

1 Timothy 3:4
he should be a man who rules his own household well, and keeps his children ever under control and thoroughly well behaved.

Double-tongued

Romans 3:13
Their throat is an open grave; With their tongues they have used deceit. The venom of asps is under their lips.
James 3:10
From out of the same mouth pour forth blessings and cursings! My brothers, this ought not to be so.

Not given

1 Timothy 3:3
no drinker or brawler; but forbearing, peaceable, and no money-lover;