1 Timothy 3:8

King James Version

Translation: KJV

Translation

Compare with

6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.Select 1 Timothy 3:6

7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.Select 1 Timothy 3:7

8Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;Select 1 Timothy 3:8

9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.Select 1 Timothy 3:9

10And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.Select 1 Timothy 3:10

Compare translations

3:8 Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money;

3:8 Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;