Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 3:8

1 Timothy chapter 3 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

Context

v.7Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

v.8This passage

v.9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 3:12

    Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

  • Ezekiel 44:21

    Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

  • James 3:10

    out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

  • Philippians 1:1

    Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus that are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

  • Romans 3:13

    Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:

  • Titus 1:7

    For the bishop must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-willed, not soon angry, no brawler, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre;