1 Timothy 3:8 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

English Amplified

In like manner the deacons [must be] worthy of respect, not shifty and double-talkers but sincere in what they say, not given to much wine, not greedy for base gain [craving wealth and resorting to ignoble and dishonest methods of getting it].

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

In like manner the deacons [must be] worthy of respect, not shifty and double-talkers but sincere in what they say, not given to much wine, not greedy for base gain [craving wealth and resorting to ignoble and dishonest methods of getting it].

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,

English EASY 2024

In the same way, deacons must live good lives, so that people respect them. They must not be hypocrites. They must not drink too much wine. They must not want to get a lot of money for themselves.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

In the same way, the men who are chosen to be special servants must have the respect of others. They must not be men who say things they don't mean or who spend their time drinking too much. They must not be men who will do almost anything for money.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;

English God's Word - GW 1995

Deacons must also be of good character. They must not be two-faced or addicted to alcohol. They must not use shameful ways to make money.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not fond of dishonest gain,

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Likewise deacons must be honorable, not insincere, not given to much wine, not greedy,

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Similarly, deacons must be dignified, not deceitful, not addicted to drink, not greedy for sordid gain,

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Deacons also must be worthy of respect. They must be honest and true. They must not drink too much wine. They must not try to get money by cheating people.

English NIV

Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

English NKJ 1982

Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,

English NLT

In the same way, deacons must be people who are respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money;

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

And in the same way the deacons must be those who are pure and true to their word, not addicted to wine, or with greedy eyes on the contributions.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for gain;

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The deacons must be the same sort of good, steady men as the pastors. They must not be heavy drinkers and must not be greedy for money.

English Tyndale 1537

Likewise must the deacons(ministers) be honest, not double tongued, not given unto much drinking,(wine) neither unto filthy lucre:

1 Timothy 3:8 — Compare Translations