1 Timothy 3:8

Similarly, deacons must be respectable, not deceitful, not heavy drinkers, not corrupt [financially];

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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

7Also, it is necessary for him to have a good reputation with those who are outside the congregation, so as not to fall into reproach and the devil's snare.

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

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Cross References

Romans 3:13“Their throat is an opened grave; they habitually deceive with their tongues.” “Viper's venom is under their lips”;

1 Timothy 3:3not a drinker, not a bully, not corrupt [financially], but gentle, peaceful, not greedy;

1 Timothy 5:23Stop drinking only water; use a little wine because 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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