1 Timothy 3:8

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, and not greedy for sordid gain.

Cross References

Romans 3:13

“Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they deceive.” “The venom of asps is under their lips.”

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons:

1 Timothy 3:12

A deacon must be the husband of one wife and must lead his children and his own household well.

1 Timothy 3:2

Therefore the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

1 Timothy 3:3

not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for sordid gain, but gentle, not contentious, and not a lover of money.

1 Timothy 5:23

(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of yoʋr stomach and yoʋr frequent illnesses.)

Titus 1:7

For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for sordid gain,

Titus 2:3

Elderly women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderous or enslaved to much wine, but teaching what is good,

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this ought not to be so.

1 Peter 5:2

Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly; not for sordid gain, but eagerly.