1 Timothy 3:8

God's Word

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.

Cross References

Psalm 12:2

All people speak foolishly. They speak with flattering lips. They say one thing but mean another.

Psalm 5:9

Nothing in their mouths is truthful. Destruction comes from their hearts. Their throats are open graves. They flatter with their tongues.

Psalm 50:19

You let your mouth say anything evil. Your tongue plans deceit.

Psalm 52:2

Your tongue makes up threats. It’s like a sharp razor, you master of deceit.

Ezekiel 44:21

None of the priests may drink wine when they enter the inner courtyard.

Leviticus 10:9

“You and your sons must not drink any wine or liquor when you go into the tent of meeting, or you will die. This is a permanent law for generations to come.

Romans 3:13

Their throats are open graves. Their tongues practice deception. Their lips hide the venom of poisonous snakes.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus. To God’s people in the city of Philippi and their bishops and deacons—to everyone who is united with Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must have only one wife. Deacons must manage their children and their families well.

1 Timothy 3:2

A bishop must have a good reputation. He must have only one wife, be sober, use good judgment, be respectable, be hospitable, and be able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but he must be gentle. He must not be quarrelsome or love money.

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. Instead, drink a little wine for your stomach because you are frequently sick.

Titus 1:7

Because a bishop is a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.

Titus 2:3

Tell older women to live their lives in a way that shows they are dedicated to God. Tell them not to be gossips or addicted to alcohol, but to be examples of virtue.

James 3:10

Praise and curses come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, this should not happen!

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds over the flock God has entrusted to you. Watch over it as God does: Don’t do this because you have to, but because you want to. Don’t do it out of greed, but out of a desire to serve.