1 Timothy 3:3
Strong's Lexicon
not
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 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 Greek 3943: Given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome. From para and oinos; staying near wine, i.e. Tippling.

not
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 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 Greek 4131: A striker, contentious person, brawler. From plesso; a smiter, i.e. Pugnacious.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

gentle,
ἐπιεικῆ (epieikē)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 1933: Gentle, mild, forbearing, fair, reasonable, moderate. From epi and eiko; appropriate, i.e. mild.

peaceable,
ἄμαχον (amachon)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 269: Peaceable, abstaining from fighting, not contentious. Peaceable.

[and] free of the love of money.
ἀφιλάργυρον (aphilargyron)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 866: Not loving money, not avaricious. Unavaricious.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of 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,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy —

New American Standard Bible
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money.

King James Bible
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
Parallel Verses
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.

New American Standard Bible
not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but gentle, peaceable, free from the love of money.

King James Bible
Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
not addicted to wine, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy--

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.

NET Bible
not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

American Standard Version
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;

English Revised Version
no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of 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,
















Cross References
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:

1 Timothy 3:8
Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

2 Timothy 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

2 Timothy 3:2
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

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;

Titus 3:2
To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

1 Timothy 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:1
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
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