1 Timothy 3:8 — Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical,… — AMP | maBible
Read 1 Timothy 3:8 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: 1 Timothy 3.8, 1 Timothy 3v8, 1Tm. 3:8. Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine,…
8 Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,
Notes and references
Though the Greek word for “deacon” does not occur in Acts (only Paul uses it), it is generally thought that the origin of the office or ministry is found in Acts 6:1-6, where Luke reports that seven men were appointed to assist the church leaders in serving and ministering to members of the congreg…