1 Timothy 3:8

King James Version

⁸Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

1 Timothy 3:8

New International Version

⁸In the same way, deacons^[a]^(A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,^(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain.

1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.

⁸Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, ^(A)not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

⁸^(A)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,^[a] ^(B)not addicted to much wine, ^(C)not greedy for dishonest gain.

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