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
Therefore, brethren, look out from among you seven men of good report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we will set over this business.
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timotheus, 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 well, having his children in subjection with all seriousness.

Double-tongued

Romans 3:13
Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues have they used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips.
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Not given

1 Timothy 3:3
Not given to wine, no striker, not desirous of filthy gain, but gentle, patient, not loving money;