1 Timothy 3:8

Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,

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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 it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.

9holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

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Cross References

Psalms 5:9Lord, lead me in your justice. Because of my enemies, direct my way in your sight.

Psalms 50:19A crushed spirit is a sacrifice to God. A contrite and humbled heart, O God, you will not spurn.

Ezekiel 44:21And no priest shall drink wine, when he will be entering into the inner court.

Romans 3:13Their throat is an open sepulcher. With their tongues, they have been acting deceitfully. The venom of asps is under their lips.

1 Timothy 3:3not a drunkard, not combative but restrained, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

1 Timothy 5:23Do not continue to drink only water, but make use of a little wine, for the sake of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.

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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