1 Timothy 3:8
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Berean Study Bible

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

Young's Literal Translation

Ministrants—in like manner grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not given to filthy lucre,

King James Bible

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

Greek
Deacons
Διακόνους (Diakonous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1249: Probably from an obsolete diako; an attendant, i.e. a waiter; specially, a Christian teacher and pastor.

likewise
ὡσαύτως (hōsautōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5615: In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.

[must be] dignified,
σεμνούς (semnous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4586: Venerable, honorable, grave, serious, dignified. From sebomai; venerable, i.e. Honorable.

not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

double-tongued
διλόγους (dilogous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1351: Double-tongued, deceitful. From dis and logos; equivocal, i.e. Telling a different story.

[or]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

given
προσέχοντας (prosechontas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4337: From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to.

to much
πολλῷ (pollō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

wine
οἴνῳ (oinō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3631: Wine. A primary word (yayin); 'wine'.

[or]
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

greedy for money.
αἰσχροκερδεῖς (aischrokerdeis)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 146: Greedy, fond of base gain. From aischros and kerdos; sordid.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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