1 Timothy 3:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)12 Deacons should be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own family affairs well. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176912 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition12 Let deacons be the husbands of but one wife, and let them manage [their] children and their own households well. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)12 Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible12 Servants must be faithful to their spouse and manage their children and their own households well. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version12 Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well. Ver Capítulo |
[This letter is from] Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, [and is being sent] to all the saints [i.e., God’s holy people] who are at Philippi [Note: This is a town in present-day northeastern Greece, and the first place in Europe where Paul established Christianity], along with the overseers [Note: These men were also called elders, shepherds or pastors] and deacons.
Similarly, deacons should be serious-minded [i.e., dignified], not saying one thing while meaning another, not drinking a lot of wine [Note: The wine of Paul’s day was used as a common drink, and was either non-intoxicating or far less intoxicating than wine today], not wanting to get money by questionable [or, dishonest] means.