Parallel Verses
The Emphasized Bible
Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Holman Bible
Deacons,
International Standard Version
Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.
A Conservative Version
Helpers likewise, be honorable, not double-tongued, not attending to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
American Standard Version
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Similarly, deacons should be serious-minded [i.e., dignified], not saying one thing while meaning another, not drinking a lot of wine [Note: The wine of Paul's day was used as a common drink, and was either non-intoxicating or far less intoxicating than wine today], not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.
Anderson New Testament
The deacons, likewise, must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not makers of money by base means,
Bible in Basic English
Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;
Common New Testament
Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, and not fond of sordid gain;
Daniel Mace New Testament
The deacons too must be grave, not double tongued, not addicted to drinking, or sordid gain,
Darby Translation
Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,
Godbey New Testament
Likewise let the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not fond of filthy lucre;
Goodspeed New Testament
Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain,
John Wesley New Testament
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
King James 2000
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of dishonest gain;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Deacons likewise [must be] dignified, not insincere, not devoted to much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,
Modern King James verseion
Likewise the deacons are to be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of ill gain,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Likewise must the deacons be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking, neither unto filthy lucre:
Moffatt New Testament
Deacons in turn are to be serious men; they are not to be tale-bearers or addicted to drink or pilfering;
Montgomery New Testament
Deacons, likewise, must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of gain,
NET Bible
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,
New Heart English Bible
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;
Noyes New Testament
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
Sawyer New Testament
The deacons in like manner ought to be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not devoted to base gain,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Twentieth Century New Testament
So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,
Webster
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre,
Weymouth New Testament
Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,
Williams New Testament
Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,
World English Bible
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;
Worrell New Testament
It is needful that deacons, in like manner, be grave, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy of base gain;
Worsley New Testament
The deacons should likewise be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of base gain,
Youngs Literal Translation
Ministrants -- in like manner grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not given to filthy lucre,
Themes
Church » Membership of officers in » Deacons
Deacons » The duties of a deacon
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Topics
Interlinear
Hosautos
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Usage: 493
Usage: 493
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Deacons
7 It is needful, moreover, to have, an honourable testimony also, from them who are without, lest, into reproach, he fall, and the snare of the adversary. 8 Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain, 9 Holding the sacred secret of the faith in a pure conscience;
Cross References
Philippians 1:1
Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, - unto all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with overseers and ministers: -
Titus 2:3
Aged women, in the same way, in deportment, as becometh sacred persons, not given to intrigue, nor yet, to much wine, enslaved, teachers of virtue, -
Leviticus 10:9
Wine and strong drink, thou mayest not drink, - thou nor thy sons with thee when ye enter into the tent of meeting, so shall ye not die, - an age-abiding statute to your generations;
Acts 6:3-6
But look out for yourselves, brethren, seven men from among you, who can be well-attested, full of Spirit and wisdom, - whom we will appoint over this need;
1 Timothy 3:3
Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money,
1 Timothy 5:23
No longer, be a water-drinker, but, of a little wine, make use, because of thy stomach and thy, frequent, sicknesses.
Psalm 5:9
For in his mouth is nothing worthy of trust, Their inward purpose, is engulphing ruin, - An opened sepulchre, is their throat, With their tongue, speak they smooth things.
Psalm 12:2
Deception, speak they, every one with his neighbour, - with lips uttering smooth things - with a heart and a heart, do they speak.
Psalm 50:19
Thy mouth, hast thou thrust into wickedness, And, thy tongue, kept weaving deceit;
Psalm 52:2
Engulfing ruin, doth thy tongue devise, Like a whetted razor, working deceit;
Ezekiel 44:21
And wine, shall no priest drink, - when they enter into the inner court.
Romans 3:13
A sepulchre opened, is their throat, with their tongues, have they used deceit, the poison of asps, is under their lips,
1 Timothy 3:12
Let, ministers, be husbands of, one wife, over children, presiding, well, and over their own houses;
Titus 1:7
For it is needful that the overseer be - unaccusable, as God's steward, not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, not ready to wound, not seeking gain by base means,
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth, come forth blessing and cursing! Not meet, my brethren, for, these things, thus, to be coming to pass!
1 Peter 5:2
Shepherd the beloved flock of God, which is among you, - not by compulsion, but by choice, nor yet for base gain, but of a ready mind, -