Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. New Living Translation He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money. English Standard Version not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Berean Standard Bible not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. Berean Literal Bible not given to wine, not a striker, but gentle, peaceable, not loving money, King James Bible Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; New King James Version not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; New American Standard Bible not overindulging in wine, not a bully, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. NASB 1995 not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money. NASB 1977 not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, uncontentious, free from the love of money. Legacy Standard Bible not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but considerate, peaceable, free from the love of money; Amplified Bible not addicted to wine, not a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical]. Christian Standard Bible not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy. Holman Christian Standard Bible not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy— American Standard Version no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money; Contemporary English Version They must not be heavy drinkers or troublemakers. Instead, they must be kind and gentle and not love money. English Revised Version no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money; GOD'S WORD® Translation He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but he must be gentle. He must not be quarrelsome or love money. Good News Translation he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money; International Standard Version He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money. Majority Standard Bible not dependent on wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. NET Bible not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money. New Heart English Bible not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money; Webster's Bible Translation Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre, but patient; not a brawler, not covetous; Weymouth New Testament not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous; World English Bible not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionnot given to wine, not a striker, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money, Berean Literal Bible not given to wine, not a striker, but gentle, peaceable, not loving money, Young's Literal Translation not given to wine, not a striker, not given to filthy lucre, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money, Smith's Literal Translation Not intoxicated, not a quarrelsome person, not occupied in sordid gain; but equitable, without fighting, exempt from avarice; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNot given to wine, no striker, but modest, not quarrelsome, not covetous, but Catholic Public Domain Version not a drunkard, not combative but restrained, not quarrelsome, not covetous; New American Bible not a drunkard, not aggressive, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money. New Revised Standard Version not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and not a lover of money. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNot given to wine, not a striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but meek, not a brawler; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he does not transgress concerning wine and his hand is not swift to strike, but he should be humble, not contentious, neither a lover of money, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentnot fond of wine, not quarrelsome, not one who makes money by base means; but gentle, not contentious, not covetous; Godbey New Testament not given to wine, not a controvertist; but gentle, peaceable, not a money lover; Haweis New Testament not addicted to wine, not using hard words or blows, not greedy of base gain; but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money; Mace New Testament not given to wine or violence, but of a gentle temper, averse to contention and avarice: a master of economy, Weymouth New Testament not a hard drinker nor given to blows; not selfish or quarrelsome or covetous; Worrell New Testament not given to wine, not a striker, but gentle, not contentious, not a lover of money, Worsley New Testament hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain, moderate, not quarrelsome, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Qualifications for Overseers…2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. 4An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.… Cross References Titus 1:7 As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money. 1 Peter 5:3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Galatians 5:23 gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 1 Corinthians 6:10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ... 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8 So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. / But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. Proverbs 31:4-5 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, / lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. 1 Peter 4:3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. 2 Timothy 2:24 And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper. Treasury of Scripture Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; Not given to wine. 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Leviticus 10:9 Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations: Isaiah 5:11,12 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! … no. 2 Timothy 2:24,25 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, … Titus 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; not greedy. Proverbs 1:19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof. Proverbs 15:27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. Isaiah 56:11 Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. filthy. 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 1 Samuel 8:3 And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after lucre, and took bribes, and perverted judgment. Titus 1:7,11 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; … patient. 1 Timothy 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. a brawler. Jump to Previous Addicted Blows Brawler Contention Contentious Covetous Drinker Drunkenness Excesses Fighter Filthy Free Gentle Greedy Hard Lucre Money Moved Patient Peaceable Pugnacious Quarrelsome Quickly Selfish Striker Violent Wine WrathJump to Next Addicted Blows Brawler Contention Contentious Covetous Drinker Drunkenness Excesses Fighter Filthy Free Gentle Greedy Hard Lucre Money Moved Patient Peaceable Pugnacious Quarrelsome Quickly Selfish Striker Violent Wine Wrath1 Timothy 3 1. How bishops, deacons, and their wives should be qualified;14. and to what end Paul wrote to Timothy of these things. 15. Of the church, and the blessed truth therein taught and professed. not given to drunkenness The Greek word used here is "πάροινος" (paroinos), which literally means "beside wine" or "given to wine." In the cultural context of the early church, wine was a common beverage, but the emphasis here is on moderation and self-control. The early Christian leaders were expected to exhibit a lifestyle that was above reproach, demonstrating a clear mind and sound judgment. Drunkenness was often associated with a loss of self-control and moral compromise, which could lead to scandal and disrepute. This phrase underscores the importance of sobriety as a virtue for those in positions of spiritual leadership, reflecting a life that is disciplined and focused on God’s work. not violent but gentle not quarrelsome not a lover of money No striker.--Probably something more than merely brawling and fighting may here be included. Not only must the pattern minister of the Lord never smite his brother believer, but he must also never wound his soul with cutting, unkind words. Not greedy of filthy lucre.--The Greek word thus translated does not occur in the older MSS. in this place. But patient.--God's minister must be considerate toward the prejudices of others, forbearing, and gentle. Not a brawler.--Better rendered, not contentious. He must not be easily vexed; but must exercise a steady command over his temper, avoiding all wordy strife. Not covetous.--Literally, not a lover of money. The disinterested minister, who cares nothing for money for money's sake, would ever stand out in all societies a strangely attractive figure. Verse 3. - No brawler for not given to wine, A.V.; the R.T. omits the clause μὴ αἰσξρερδη; gentle for patient, A.V.; contentious for a brawler, A.V.; no lover of money, for not covetous, A.V. No brawler (μὴ πάροινον); only here and Titus 1:7; but, as well as παροίνιος, common in classical Greek, in the sense of "quarrelsome over wine." In Matthew 11:19 and Luke 7:34 "wine-bibber" is οἰνοπότης. In 1 Peter 4:3 the word for "excess of wine" is οἰνοφλυγία. No striker (μὴ τλήκτην); only here and Titus 1:7. It is used, though rarely, in classical Greek for a "striker," "brawler." There is but weak manuscript authority for the reading in the T.R., μὴ αἰσχροκερδῆ, not given to filthy lucre, which is thought to have been derived from Titus 1:7 (q.v.). The internal evidence, however, is in its favor, as something is wanted to correspond to ἀφιλάργυρον, just as πάροινον and πλήκτην correspond to ἐπιεικῆ and at, ἄμαχον respectively. Gentle (ἐπιεικῆ); as Titus 3:2. So also it is rendered in the A.V. of James 3:17; 1 Peter 2:18. It is very common in classical Greek, in the sense of "fair," "meet," "suitable," of things; and of "fair," "kind," "gentle," of persons. The substantive ἐπιεικεία means "clemency," "gentleness," (Acts 24:4; 2 Corinthians 10:1). Not contentious (ἄμαχον); only here and Titus 3:3 in the New Testament, and in Ecclus. 19:5 in the Complutensian edition. It is also used in this sense in AEschylus, 'Persse,' 955, though its more common meaning in classical Greek is "invincible." No lover of money (ἀφιλάργυρον); only here and Hebrews 13:5. Ἁφιλαργυρία occurs in Hippocrates. The positive φιλάργυρος, φιλαργυρία, occurs in 1 Timothy 6:10; 2 Timothy 3:2; Luke 16:14. Neither the A.V. nor the R.V. quite preserves the form of the original sentence, where the three negative qualities (μὴ πάροινον μὴ πλήκτην μὴ αἰσχροκερδῆ, T.R.) are followed by three positive qualities (ἐπιοικῆ ἄμαχον ἀφιλάργυρον - "gentle," "peaceful," and "indifferent about money").Parallel Commentaries ... Greek notμὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. dependent on wine, πάροινον (paroinon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3943: Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. violent πλήκτην (plēktēn) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4131: A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. gentle, ἐπιεικῆ (epieikē) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1933: Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild. peaceable, ἄμαχον (amachon) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 269: Peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious. Peaceable. [and] free of the love of money. ἀφιλάργυρον (aphilargyron) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 866: Not loving money, not avaricious. Unavaricious. Links 1 Timothy 3:3 NIV1 Timothy 3:3 NLT 1 Timothy 3:3 ESV 1 Timothy 3:3 NASB 1 Timothy 3:3 KJV 1 Timothy 3:3 BibleApps.com 1 Timothy 3:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 3:3 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 3:3 French Bible 1 Timothy 3:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Timothy 3:3 Not a drinker not violent not greedy (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) |
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