Verse 8
1 Timothy 3:8
New Living Translation
8
In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.
Original Language Text
greek
Διακόνους ὡσαύτως σεμνούς, μὴ διλόγους, μὴ οἴνῳ πολλῷ προσέχοντας, μὴ αἰσχροκερδεῖς,
English Translation
Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not given to too much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
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