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1 Timothy 3:7-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Timothy 3:7-9
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 And he must (A)have a good reputation with (B)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and (C)the snare of the devil.
8 (D)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [a]double-tongued, [b](E)or addicted to much wine [c](F)or fond of sordid gain, 9 (G)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit not
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Lit not
1 Timothy 3:7-9
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:7-9
New International Version
7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(A) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(B)
8 In the same way, deacons[a](C) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(D) and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(E)
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- 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
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