1 Timothy 3:8
English Standard Version
Qualifications for Deacons
8 (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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- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or devious in speech
1 Timothy 3:8
New International Version
8 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 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.
1 Timothy 5:23
English Standard Version
23 (No longer drink only water, but (A)use a little wine (B)for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)
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1 Timothy 5:23
New International Version
23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine(A) because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
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