Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 3:8
American Standard Version
Deacons in like manner `must be' grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
Amplified® Bible
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].
Contemporary English Version
Church officers should be serious. They must not be liars, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money.
Darby English Version
Ministers, in like manner, grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not seeking gain by base means,
Good News Bible
Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money;
International Standard Version
Deacons, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.
King James Version
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
New American Standard Bible
Deacons likewise {must be} men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,
New International Version
Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.
New King James Version
Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Deacons likewise must behave with dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain,
Young's Literal Translation
Ministrants -- in like manner grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not given to filthy lucre,
