1 Timothy 3:8

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the same way, the men who are chosen to be special servants must have the respect of others. They must not be men who say things they don’t mean or who spend their time drinking too much. They must not be men who will do almost anything for money.

Cross References

Philippians 1:1

Greetings from Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ. To all of you in Philippi who are God’s holy people in Christ Jesus, including your elders and special servants.

Titus 2:3

Also, teach the older women to live the way those who serve the Lord should live. They should not go around saying bad things about others or be in the habit of drinking too much. They should teach what is good.

1 Timothy 5:23

Timothy, stop drinking only water, and drink a little wine. This will help your stomach, and you will not be sick so often.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not drink too much, and he must not be someone who likes to fight. He must be gentle and peaceful. He must not be someone who loves money.

Leviticus 10:9

“You and your sons must not drink wine or beer when you come into the Meeting Tent. If you do, you will die. This law continues forever through your generations.

James 3:10

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

Titus 1:7

An elder has the job of taking care of God’s work. So people should not be able to say that he lives in a wrong way. He must not be someone who is proud and selfish or who gets angry quickly. He must not drink too much, and he must not be someone who likes to fight. He must not be a man who will do almost anything for money.

1 Timothy 3:12

The men who are special servants must be faithful in marriage. They must be good leaders of children and their own families.

Ezekiel 44:21

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

Psalm 52:2

You are nothing but a hired killer, making plans to hurt people and making up lies!

Psalm 12:2

People lie to their neighbors. They say whatever they think people want to hear.

Psalm 5:9

My enemies never tell the truth. They only want to destroy people. Their words come from mouths that are like open graves. They use their lying tongues to deceive others.

1 Peter 5:2

take care of the group of people you are responsible for. They are God’s flock. Watch over that flock because you want to, not because you are forced to do it. That is how God wants it. Do it because you are happy to serve, not because you want money.

Romans 3:13

“Their words come from mouths that are like open graves. They use their lying tongues to deceive others.” Psalm 5:9 “Their words are like the poison of snakes.” Psalm 140:3

Psalm 50:19

You say evil things and tell lies.

1 Timothy 3:2

An elder must be such a good man that no one can rightly criticize him. He must be faithful to his wife. He must have self-control and be wise. He must be respected by others. He must be ready to help people by welcoming them into his home. He must be a good teacher.