1 Timothy 3:8

New International Reader's Version

In the same way, deacons must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people.

Cross References

Psalm 12:2

Everyone tells lies to their neighbors. With their lips they praise others, but they don’t really mean it.

Psalm 5:9

Not a word from their mouths can be trusted. Their hearts are filled with a desire to hurt others. Their throats are like open graves. With their tongues they tell lies.

Psalm 50:19

You use your mouth to speak evil. You use your tongue to spread lies.

Psalm 52:2

You plan ways to destroy others. Your tongue is like a blade that has a sharp edge. You are always telling lies.

Ezekiel 44:21

No priest may drink wine when he enters the inner courtyard.

Leviticus 10:9

“You and your sons will go into the tent of meeting. When you do, you must not drink any kind of wine. If you do, you will die. This is a law that will last for all time to come.

Romans 3:13

“Their throats are like open graves. With their tongues they tell lies.” (Psalm 5:9) “The words from their lips are like the poison of a snake.” (Psalm 140:3)

Philippians 1:1

We, Paul and Timothy, are writing this letter. We serve Christ Jesus. We are sending this letter to you, all God’s holy people in Philippi. You belong to Christ Jesus. We are also sending this letter to your leaders and deacons.

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be faithful to his wife. He must manage his children and family well.

1 Timothy 3:2

A leader must be free from blame. He must be faithful to his wife. In anything he does, he must not go too far. He must control himself. He must be worthy of respect. He must welcome people into his home. He must be able to teach.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must be gentle. He must not be a person who likes to argue. He must not love money.

1 Timothy 5:23

Stop drinking only water. If your stomach is upset, drink a little wine. It can also help the other sicknesses you often have.

Titus 1:7

A church leader takes care of God’s family. That’s why he must be without blame. He must not look after only his own interests. He must not get angry easily. He must not get drunk. He must not push people around. He must not try to get money by cheating people.

Titus 2:3

In the same way, teach the older women to lead a holy life. They must not tell lies about others. They must not let wine control them. Instead, they must teach what is good.

James 3:10

Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it shouldn’t be this way.

1 Peter 5:2

Be shepherds of God’s flock, the believers under your care. Watch over them, though not because you have to. Instead, do it because you want to. That’s what God wants you to do. Don’t do it because you want to get money in dishonest ways. Do it because you really want to serve.