3:7 3:7

1 Timothy 3:8

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¶ Likewise [must] the deacons [be] grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Likewise {G5615} must the deacons {G1249} be grave {G4586}, not {G3361} doubletongued {G1351}, not {G3361} given {G4337} to much {G4183} wine {G3631}, not {G3361} greedy of filthy lucre {G146};
Likewise, the shammashim must be of good character, people whose word can be trusted. They must not give themselves to excessive drinking or be greedy for dishonest gain.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
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