(A)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [a]insincere, (B)not prone to drink much wine, (C)not greedy for money,

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk

In the same way, deacons[a](A) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(B) and not pursuing dishonest gain.

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  1. 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.

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

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11 [a]Women must likewise be dignified, (A)not malicious gossips, but [b](B)temperate, faithful in all things.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  2. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed

11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(A) but temperate(B) and trustworthy in everything.

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  1. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons

11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

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(A)Older men are to be [a](B)temperate, dignified, self-controlled, (C)sound (D)in faith, in love, in [b]perseverance.

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  1. Titus 2:2 Or level-headed
  2. Titus 2:2 Or steadfastness

Teach the older men(A) to be temperate,(B) worthy of respect, self-controlled,(C) and sound in faith,(D) in love and in endurance.

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That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

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