First, deacons are to be "dignified," a word meaning respected or honorable. As with elders, this speaks to their reputation both inside and outside the church.

What does 1 Timothy 3:8 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of ...

1 Timothy 3:8 Commentaries: Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, A.D. 34-35.

18 июл. 1999 г. · (1 Timothy 3:8) Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. (1 ...

Our practical 1 Timothy 3:8-16 Bible study encourages life change and obedience. Includes verse by verse commentary, applications, and questions.

11 февр. 2024 г. · Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

19 сент. 2023 г. · Some churches are set up in such a way that the Deacons have ultimate authority in the church, and nothing can be done without their consent.

12 апр. 2013 г. · All believers are called to be servants to the Lord and His church; some should be official servants with the title of “deacon” or “deaconess.”

2. "Not double-tongued" (Gr. me dilogous, 1 Timothy 3:8) means not two-faced, saying one thing or living one way part of the time and another at other times; ...

David Guzik commentary on 1 Timothy 3, where Paul instructs Timothy on the character qualifications for elders and deacons among God's people.