Qualifications for Deacons

(A)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,[a] (B)not addicted to much wine, (C)not greedy for dishonest gain.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or devious in speech

For an overseer,[a] (A)as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not (B)be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent (C)or greedy for gain,

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Footnotes

  1. Titus 1:7 Or bishop; Greek episkopos

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