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1 Timothy 3:8

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

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1 Timothy 3:8 in other translations

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

1 Timothy 3:8 · American Standard Version

1 Timothy 3:8 in context

  1. 6not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
  2. 7Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
  3. 8Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money,
  4. 9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
  5. 10Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.