In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money.

作执事的，也是如此：必须端庄，不一口两舌，不好喝酒，不贪不义之财；

同样，执事也必须庄重，不一口两舌，不好酒，不贪不义之财；

同样，执事也必须庄重，不一口两舌，不好酒，不贪不义之财；

同样，做执事的也要品行端正，说话诚实，不好酒，不贪财，

照样，执事也必须庄重，不一口两舌，不酗酒，不贪不义之财，

做执事的也一样，必须庄重，不一口两舌，不酗酒，不贪图不正当的利益，

作執事的，也是如此：必須端莊，不一口兩舌，不好喝酒，不貪不義之財；

同樣，執事也必須莊重，不一口兩舌，不好酒，不貪不義之財；

同樣，執事也必須莊重，不一口兩舌，不好酒，不貪不義之財；

同樣，做執事的也要品行端正，說話誠實，不好酒，不貪財，

照樣，執事也必須莊重，不一口兩舌，不酗酒，不貪不義之財，

執事也要這樣：他們應當莊重，不一口兩舌，不喝酒太多，不貪可恥之財。

做執事的也一樣，必須莊重，不一口兩舌，不酗酒，不貪圖不正當的利益，

執事亦須莊重、不歧舌、不嗜酒、不黷貨、

會之執事、亦當嚴正、勿二言、勿嗜酒、勿取非義之利、

會吏會吏原文作第雅歌努下同第雅歌努見羅瑪十六章一節小註亦當端莊、勿二言、勿嗜酒、勿貪非義之利、

為副祭者、亦須莊重自愛、弗可一口兩舌、飲酒無度、貪婪不義之財；

In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

In the same way, deacons 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.

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

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

Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not insincere, not prone to drink much wine, not greedy for money,

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

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

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

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

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

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double- tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money,

This letter is from Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus. I am writing to all of God’s holy people in Philippi who belong to Christ Jesus, including the church leaders and deacons.

Don’t drink only water. You ought to drink a little wine for the sake of your stomach because you are sick so often.

And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility.Then we apostles can spend our time in prayer and teaching the word.”Everyone liked this idea, and they chose the following: Stephen( a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit), Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas of Antioch( an earlier convert to the Jewish faith).These seven were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them.

“ You and your descendants must never drink wine or any other alcoholic drink before going into the Tabernacle. If you do, you will die. This is a permanent law for you, and it must be observed from generation to generation.

Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.

He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money.

The priests must not drink wine before entering the inner courtyard.

A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.

Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.

All day long you plot destruction. Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor; you’re an expert at telling lies.

My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery.

A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.

And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!

Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly— not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God.

Your mouth is filled with wickedness, and your tongue is full of lies.

“ Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with lies.”“ Snake venom drips from their lips.”