1 Timothy 3:3

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:3

BSB
not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
AKJV
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
CPDV
not a drunkard, not combative but restrained, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
ERV
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
NHEB
not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;
SMT
Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice;

Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 3:3
Summary
Leaders must avoid vice and cultivate gentleness
Event
More requirements for church leaders
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching