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1 Timothy 3:7-9
King James Version
1 Timothy 3:7-9
King James Version
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
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提摩太前书 3:7-9
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
提摩太前书 3:7-9
Chinese Contemporary Bible (Simplified)
7 做监督的在教会以外也必须有好名声，以免被人指责，陷入魔鬼的圈套。
8 同样，做执事的也要品行端正，说话诚实，不好酒，不贪财， 9 要存着清洁的良心持守奥妙的真道。
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1 Timothy 3:7-9
New King James Version
1 Timothy 3:7-9
New King James Version
7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the (A)snare of the devil.
Qualifications of Deacons
8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, (B)not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the [a]mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
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1 Timothy 3:7-9
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:7-9
New International Version
7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(A) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(B)
8 In the same way, deacons[a](C) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(D) and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(E)
Footnotes
- 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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