1 Timothy 3:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.

Cross References

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To all God's people who belong to Christ Jesus at Philippi and to all your bishops and deacons.

Titus 2:3

Tell the older women to behave as those who love the Lord should. They must not gossip about others or be slaves of wine. They must teach what is proper,

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. Take a little wine to help your stomach trouble and the other illnesses you often have.

1 Timothy 3:3

They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money.

Leviticus 10:9

When you or your sons enter the sacred tent, you must never drink beer or wine. If you do, you will die right there! This law will never change.

Titus 1:7

Church officials are in charge of God's work, and so they must also have a good reputation. They must not be bossy, quick-tempered, heavy drinkers, bullies, or dishonest in business.

1 Timothy 3:12

Church officers must be faithful in marriage. They must be in full control of their children and everyone else in their home.

Ezekiel 44:21

They must not drink wine before going to the inner courtyard.

Psalm 52:2

You plan brutal crimes, and your lying words cut like a sharp razor.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies, and no one is sincere.

Psalm 5:9

Nothing they say is true! They just want to destroy. Their words are deceitful like a hidden pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies.

1 Peter 5:2

Just as shepherds watch over their sheep, you must watch over everyone God has placed in your care. Do it willingly in order to please God, and not simply because you think you must. Let it be something you want to do, instead of something you do merely to make money.

Romans 3:13

Their words are like an open pit, and their tongues are good only for telling lies. Each word is as deadly as the fangs of a snake,

Psalm 50:19

You talked only about violence and told nothing but lies;

1 Timothy 3:2

That's why officials must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. They must be self-controlled, sensible, well-behaved, friendly to strangers, and able to teach.