KJV ORIGINAL
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Same goes for deacons — they need to be serious about their role, not two-faced or saying different things to different people, not drinking too much, and not chasing money like it's everything.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Church leaders should be real, reliable, and not controlled by alcohol or greed.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The letter of 1 Timothy was written by the Apostle Paul to his associate Timothy, likely in the mid-to-late first century CE. Paul wrote to instruct Timothy on how to organize the church in Ephesus, address false teachings, and establish qualifications for church leaders like deacons.
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