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1 Timothy 3:8
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Timothy 3:8
New American Standard Bible 1995
8 (A)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [a]double-tongued, [b](B)or addicted to much wine [c](C)or fond of sordid gain,
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit not
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit not
1 Timothy 3:8
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:8
New International Version
8 In the same way, deacons[a](A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain.
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- 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.
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