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1 Timothy 3:8

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

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

BSB

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

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,

F.O.G Original

(8) Servants likewise are to be worthy of respect, not insincere or addicted to much wine nor fond of dishonest gain.

F.O.G

(8) Servants likewise are to be worthy of respect, not insincere or addicted to much wine nor fond of dishonest gain.

F.O.G MSG

⁸In the same way, deaconsᵇ are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

Footnotes:

⁸ᵇ Deacons: From the Greek “diakonos” meaning servants or ministers who assist in practical church matters, distinguished from the teaching role of overseers.

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