1 Timothy 3:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;

Cross References

Matthew 21:13

And said to them: "Scripture says—'My House shall be called a house of prayer'; but you are making it 'a den of robbers.'"

Acts 20:33

I have never coveted any one's gold or silver or clothing.

Romans 16:18

For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.

Ephesians 5:18

Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We entreat you also, Brothers--warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with every one.

1 Timothy 3:8

So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,

2 Timothy 3:2

Men will be selfish, mercenary, boastful, haughty, and blasphemous; disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, impure,

Titus 1:11

whose mouths ought to be stopped; for they upset whole households by teaching what they ought not to teach, merely to make questionable gains.

Titus 1:7

For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.

Titus 2:3

So, too, that the older women should be reverent in their demeanor, and that they should avoid scandal, and beware of becoming slaves to drink;

Titus 3:2

to be forbearing, and under all circumstances to show a gentle spirit in dealing with others, whoever they may be.

Hebrews 13:5

Do not let your conduct be ruled by the love of money. Be content with what you have, for God himself has said-- 'I will never forsake you, nor will I ever abandon you.'

James 4:1

What is the cause of the fighting and quarreling that goes on among you? Is not it to be found in the desires which are always at war within you?

1 Peter 5:2

I urge you to be true shepherds of the flock of God among you, not because you are compelled, but of your own free will; not from a base love of gain, but with a ready spirit;

2 Peter 2:3

In their covetousness they will try to make you a source of profit by their fabrications; but for a long time past their Sentence has not been standing idle, nor their Ruin slumbering.

Jude 1:11

Alas for them! They walk in the steps of Cain; led astray by Balaam's love of gain, they plunge into sin, and meet their ruin through rebellion like that of Korah.

Revelation 1:9

I, John, who am your Brother, and who share with you in the suffering and kingship and endurance of Jesus, found myself on the island called Patmos, for the sake of the Message of God and the testimony to Jesus.