1 Timothy 3:8

Webster's Bible (1833)

Deacons{The word for "deacons" literally means "servants."}, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

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  • Phil 1:1 : 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers{The word translated "overseers" (episkopos) can also be translated superintendents, guardians, curators, or bishops.} and deacons{Or, servants}:
  • Titus 2:3 : 3 and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;
  • 1 Tim 3:3 : 3 not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
  • 1 Tim 5:23 : 23 Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
  • Ps 12:2 : 2 Everyone lies to his neighbor. They speak with flattering lips, and with a double heart.
  • Lev 10:9 : 9 "Drink no wine nor strong drink, you, nor your sons with you, when you go into the Tent of Meeting, that you don't die: it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations:
  • Acts 6:3-6 : 3 Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. 4 But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word." 5 These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch; 6 whom they set before the apostles. When they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
  • Rom 3:13 : 13 "Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit." "The poison of vipers is under their lips;"
  • Ps 5:9 : 9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth. Their heart is destruction. Their throat is an open tomb. They flatter with their tongue.
  • Ps 50:19 : 19 "You give your mouth to evil. You harnesses your tongue for deceit.
  • Ps 52:2 : 2 Your tongue plots destruction, Like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
  • Ezek 44:21 : 21 Neither shall any of the priests drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.
  • Titus 1:7 : 7 For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;
  • 1 Tim 3:12 : 12 Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
  • Jas 3:10 : 10 Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
  • 1 Pet 5:2 : 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

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  • 1 Tim 3:6-7
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    6not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

    7Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

  • 1 Tim 3:9-13
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    9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

    10Let them also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, if they are blameless.

    11Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

    12Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

    13For those who have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  • Titus 1:6-9
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    6if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

    7For the overseer must be blameless, as God's steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

    8but given to hospitality, as a lover of good, sober-minded, fair, holy, self-controlled;

    9holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

  • 1 Tim 3:1-4
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    1This is a faithful saying: if a man seeks the office of an overseer{Or, bishop}, he desires a good work.

    2The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;

    3not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

    4one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

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    1But say the things which fit sound doctrine,

    2that older men should be temperate, sensible, sober-minded, sound in faith, in love, and in patience:

    3and that older women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderers nor enslaved to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

    4that they may train the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

    5to be sober-minded, chaste, workers at home, kind, being in subjection to their own husbands, that God's word may not be blasphemed.

    6Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober-minded;

    7in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,

    8and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

    9Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

    10not stealing, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.

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    11whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

  • 1 Pet 5:2
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    2Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, not for dishonest gain, but willingly;

  • 1 Tim 5:16-17
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    16If any man or woman who believes has widows, let them relieve them, and don't let the assembly be burdened; that it might relieve those who are widows indeed.

    17Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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    2Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

  • Titus 3:2
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    2to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,

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    3We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,

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    3In covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words: whose sentence now from of old doesn't linger, and their destruction will not slumber.

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    20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.

    21Having regard for honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.

  • Rom 16:18
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    18For those who are such don't serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and flattering speech, they deceive the hearts of the innocent.

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    9But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

  • 1 Tim 5:22
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    22Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be a participant in other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

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    7Also command these things, that they may be without reproach.

  • Prov 23:3
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    3Don't be desirous of his dainties, Seeing they are deceitful food.

  • 1 Cor 6:10
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    10nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortioners, will inherit the Kingdom of God.

  • 1 Thess 2:5
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    5For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

  • 1 Tim 6:18
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    18that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

  • Acts 6:3
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    3Therefore select from among you, brothers, seven men of good report, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

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    24The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

  • Eph 5:3
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    3But sexual immorality, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not even be mentioned among you, as becomes saints;

  • 1 Tim 6:5
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    5constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.