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1 Timothy 3:8

King James Version

8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

English Standard Version

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

New American Standard Bible

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not insincere, not prone to drink much wine, not greedy for money,

New International Version

In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

New King James Version

Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

New Living Translation

In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.

World English Bible

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