1 Timothy 3:8

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

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

Cross References

Romans 3:13

'Their throats are like opened graves; they deceive with their tongues.' 'The venom of serpents lies behind their lips,'

Philippians 1:1

To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:12

Assistant-Officers should be faithful husbands, and men who rule their children and their households well.

1 Timothy 3:2

The Presiding-Officer should be a man of blameless character; a faithful husband; living a temperate, discreet, and well-ordered life; hospitable, and a skillful teacher,

1 Timothy 3:3

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

1 Timothy 5:23

Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine on account of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments.

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;

James 3:10

From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so.

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;