1 Timothy 3:8 Parallel Translations

Deacons must also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money. (GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth of this world;

DBY:

Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,

ERV:

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

WEY:

Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain,

WBS:

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

WEB:

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

YLT:

Ministrants -- in like manner grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not given to filthy lucre,

1 Timothy 3:8 Cross References

XREF:

Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3:3 not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money.

1 Timothy 3:12 Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households.

1 Timothy 5:23 No longer drink water exclusively, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain,

Titus 2:3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good,

1 Peter 5:2 shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:8 {3} Likewise [must] the {e} deacons [be] grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
(3) Likewise the deacons must first be proved, that there may be a good trial of their honesty, truth, sobriety, mind void of covetousness, that they are well instructed in the doctrine of faith, and to be short, of their good conscience and integrity.
(e) These are those that had to look after the poor.

PNT:

3:8 Likewise [must] the deacons. The ancient church understood that the seven appointed in Acts were the first deacons (Ac 6:5). They were not called deacons, but filled a diaconate. In Php 1:1 we find deacons existing. Their office seemed to have been to look after the temporal matters of the church, and especially to care for the poor and the widows (Ac 6:1,2).
Not doubletongued. Not saying one thing to one man, and another thing to others.
Not greedy of filthy lucre. Men who are covetous and unscrupulous as to modes of getting money are not to be chosen.

WES:

3:8 Likewise the deacons must he serious - Men of a grave, decent, venerable behaviour. But where are presbyters? Were this order essentially distinct from that of bishops, could the apostle have passed it over in silence? Not desirous of filthy gain - With what abhorrence does he everywhere speak of this! All that is gained (above food and raiment) by ministering in holy things is filthy gain indeed; far more filthy than what is honestly gained by raking kennels, or emptying common sewers.

MHC:

3:8-13 The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church, and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them. The deacons had a great trust reposed in them. They must be grave, serious, prudent men. It is not fit that public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are found fit for the business with which they are to be trusted. All who are related to ministers, must take great care to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ.

CONC:

Addicted Base Behaviour Deacons Demeanour Desiring Dignity Dishonest Doubletongued Double-tongued Filthy Fond Gain Grave Greatly Greedy Indulging Likewise Lucre Manner Ministers Ministrants Money Pursuing Respect Reverent Seeking Serious Servants Sincere Sordid Taking Wealth Wine Worthy

Addicted Base Behaviour Deacons Demeanour Desiring Dignity Dishonest False. Filthy Fond Gain Grave Greatly Greedy Indulging Likewise Manner Ministers Money Pursuing Respect Reverent Seeking Serious Servants Sincere Sordid Way Wealth Wine Word World Worthy

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