1 Timothy 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:8 — KJV
“Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”
— 1 Timothy 3:8 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:8
“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:8: must, given, wine
“Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; given...: or, ready to quarrel, and offer wrong, as one in wine”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:8: given, wine, greedy
“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; holiness: or, holy women false...: or, one who foments strife”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:8: likewise, given, much
“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:8: likewise, given, much
“Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:8: must, filthy, lucre
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