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Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
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Therefore, survey, brethren, seven men of you, being witnesses full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom ye shall set over this need.
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Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
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Deacon » Characteristics of
Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. read more.
Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding well over the children and their own houses. For they having served well, acquire to themselves a good step, and much freedom of speech in the faith which in Christ Jesus.
Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding well over the children and their own houses. For they having served well, acquire to themselves a good step, and much freedom of speech in the faith which in Christ Jesus.
Deacons » The duties of a deacon
Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. read more.
Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding well over the children and their own houses. For they having served well, acquire to themselves a good step, and much freedom of speech in the faith which in Christ Jesus.
Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, presiding well over the children and their own houses. For they having served well, acquire to themselves a good step, and much freedom of speech in the faith which in Christ Jesus.
Drunkenness » Who should not drink
Not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink and for princes the desire of strong drink: Lest he shall drink and forget what is prescribed, and change the judgment of all the sons of affliction. Ye shall give strong drink to him perishing, and wine to the bitter of soul read more.
He shall drink and forget his poverty, and shall no more remember his toil.
He shall drink and forget his poverty, and shall no more remember his toil.
Faithful the word, If any strive for superintendence, he eagerly desires a good work. Therefore an overseer must be irreprehensible, husband of one wife, sober, of sound mind, well arranged, hospitable, giving instruction; Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice; read more.
Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity; (And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser. And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser. Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things.
Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity; (And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser. And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser. Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things.
Ministers » Should not be » Greedy of filthy lucre
Tend the flock of God which among you, inspecting, not by force, but voluntarily; neither occupied in sordid gain, but of a ready will;
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Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
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Silver or gold, or clothing, of none have I eagerly desired.
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Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice;
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Sobriety » Who should be sober
Not for kings, O Lemuel, not for kings to drink and for princes the desire of strong drink: Lest he shall drink and forget what is prescribed, and change the judgment of all the sons of affliction. Ye shall give strong drink to him perishing, and wine to the bitter of soul read more.
He shall drink and forget his poverty, and shall no more remember his toil.
He shall drink and forget his poverty, and shall no more remember his toil.
Faithful the word, If any strive for superintendence, he eagerly desires a good work. Therefore an overseer must be irreprehensible, husband of one wife, sober, of sound mind, well arranged, hospitable, giving instruction; Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice; read more.
Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity; (And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser. And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser. Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things.
Presiding well over his own house, having the children in subjection with all gravity; (And if any know not to preside over his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser. And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser. Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain; Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness. And let these also first be tried; then let them perform the office of footman, being blameless. Wives also grave, not accusers, sober, faithful in all things.
And do thou speak what becomes sound doctrine: The aged men to be sober, grave, of sound mind, sound in the faith, in love, in patience. The aged women likewise, becoming holy in a serene state of mind, not accusers, not slaves to much wine, teachers of good; read more.
That they render the young women discreet, to be lovers of the husband, lovers of the children, Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed. The younger men likewise beseech to be of sound mind. Concerning all things hold thyself a type of good works: in doctrine, integrity, gravity, incorruptibility, The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you. Servants to be subordinate to their own masters, to be pleasing in all things; not contradicting; Not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the doctrine of the Saviour our God in all things. For the grace of God who saves, was manifested to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and eager worldly desires, we should live discreetly, and justly, and religiously, in the time now;
That they render the young women discreet, to be lovers of the husband, lovers of the children, Of sound mind chaste, remaining at home, good subordinates to their own husbands, that the word of God be not defamed. The younger men likewise beseech to be of sound mind. Concerning all things hold thyself a type of good works: in doctrine, integrity, gravity, incorruptibility, The word sound, not to be condemned; that he from the opposite may be changed, having nothing bad to say of you. Servants to be subordinate to their own masters, to be pleasing in all things; not contradicting; Not purloining, but showing all good faith; that they may adorn the doctrine of the Saviour our God in all things. For the grace of God who saves, was manifested to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and eager worldly desires, we should live discreetly, and justly, and religiously, in the time now;
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Paul and Timotheus, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the holy in Christ Jesus at Philippi, with the overseers and servants:
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Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;
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And in those days, the disciples multiplying, there was a murmuring of the Greeks against the Hebrews, because their widows were overlooked in the daily service.
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