1 Timothy 3:8

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;

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

7And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

9Keeping the secret of the faith in a heart free from sin.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:9\5:8\Be my guide, O Lord, in the ways of your righteousness, because of those who are against me; make your way straight before my face.

Psalms 50:19You have given your mouth to evil, your tongue to words of deceit.

Ezekiel 44:21The priests are not to take wine when they go into the inner square.

Romans 3:13Their throat is like an open place of death; with their tongues they have said what is not true: the poison of snakes is under their lips:

1 Timothy 3:3Not quickly moved to wrath or blows, but gentle; no fighter, no lover of money;

1 Timothy 5:23Do not take only water as your drink, but take a little wine for the good of your stomach, and because you are frequently ill.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:2-8

Duties of Bishops and Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how… Read the whole commentary →

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