King James 2000

1 Timothy 3:3-8 King James 2000 (KJ2000)

3. Not given to wine, not violent, not greedy of dishonest gain; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

4. One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all respect;

5. (For if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7. Moreover he must have a good report of them who are outside; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8. Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of dishonest gain;