1 Timothy 3:8

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

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:8

BSB

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,

ERV

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

NHEB

Deacons, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;

SMT

Deacons likewise grave, not speaking equivocally, not holding to much wine, not occupied in sordid gain;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 3:8

LikewiseG5615AdverbmustthedeaconsG1249NounbegraveG4586Adjective notG3361 doubletonguedG1351Verb notG3361 givenG4337VerbtomuchG4183Adjective wineG3631Noun Masculine notG3361greedyoffilthylucreG146Adjective

Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 3:8

Summary

Deacons must be dignified and truthful

Event

Requirements for deacons listed

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD