Deacons (5 Occurrences)

...Deacons (5 Occurrences). ... 1 Timothy 3:10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deacons.htm - 7k

Deaconess (1 Occurrence)

... 1. (n.) A female deacon. 2. (n.) One of an order of women whose duties resembled those of deacons. 3. (n.) A woman set apart for church work by a bishop. ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deaconess.htm - 12k

Deacon (4 Occurrences)

... in order to permit the Twelve to "continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry (diakonia) of the word." They are not called deacons (diakonoi), and the ... biblethesaurus.org/d/deacon.htm - 14k

Bishop (4 Occurrences)

... The earliest ecclesiastical offices instituted in the church were those of elders and deacons, or rather the reverse, inasmuch the latter office grew almost ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bishop.htm - 40k

Government (20 Occurrences)

... of special gifts of "healing," "helps," "governments," "tongues." It may be that "helps" and "governments" are to be identified with "deacons" and "bishops ... biblethesaurus.org/g/government.htm - 50k

Subapostolic

... Of the former (essential to congregational organization) only bishops and deacons are mentioned, ie those entrusted with rule and oversight, with their ... biblethesaurus.org/s/subapostolic.htm - 38k

Sub-apostolic

... Of the former (essential to congregational organization) only bishops and deacons are mentioned, ie those entrusted with rule and oversight, with their ... biblethesaurus.org/s/sub-apostolic.htm - 38k

Ministry (44 Occurrences)

... The conception that "the Seven" were a special order of office-bearers, deacons, is a comparatively late suggestion. These men are ... biblethesaurus.org/m/ministry.htm - 51k

Church (110 Occurrences)

... And according to the Didache, a true prophet when he visits a church is to take precedence over the resident bishops and deacons (Didache 10 7; 13 3). See ... biblethesaurus.org/c/church.htm - 89k

Nicanor (1 Occurrence)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Conqueror, one of the seven deacons appointed in the apostolic Church (Acts 6:1-6). Nothing further is known of him. Int. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicanor.htm - 14k

Nicolas (1 Occurrence)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary The victory of the people, a proselyte of Antioch, one of the seven deacons (Acts 6:5). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nicolas.htm - 8k

Unblemished (11 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/u/unblemished.htm - 9k

Office (64 Occurrences)

... bishop (episkope, 1 Timothy 3:1). the Revised Version (British and American) uses other renderings, eg "ministry" (Romans 11:13); "serve as deacons" (1 Timothy ... biblethesaurus.org/o/office.htm - 30k

Laying (87 Occurrences)

... Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6), but though not directly mentioned, it seems likely that it accompanied all acts of ordination of presbyters and deacons (compare 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/l/laying.htm - 39k

Lucre (5 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; (KJV ASV WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/lucre.htm - 9k

Well-tried (1 Occurrence)

... Well-tried (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 3:10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. ... biblethesaurus.org/w/well-tried.htm - 6k

Imposition (3 Occurrences)

... Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6), but though not directly mentioned, it seems likely that it accompanied all acts of ordination of presbyters and deacons (compare 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/i/imposition.htm - 11k

Filthy (22 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; (KJV ASV WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/f/filthy.htm - 16k

Timotheus (24 Occurrences)

... 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (KJV DBY YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/t/timotheus.htm - 15k

Timon (1 Occurrence)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Honouring, one of the seven deacons at Jerusalem (Acts 6:5). Nothing further is known of him. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. TIMON. ... biblethesaurus.org/t/timon.htm - 7k

Elder (34 Occurrences)

... "The creation of the office of elder is nowhere recorded in the New Testament, as in the case of deacons and apostles, because the latter offices were created ... biblethesaurus.org/e/elder.htm - 27k

Deacon's (1 Occurrence)

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Degree (19 Occurrences)

... degree" (Greek bathmos kalos, the Revised Version (British and American) "a good standing") is assured to those who have "served well as deacons." Some take ... biblethesaurus.org/d/degree.htm - 16k

Demeanour (3 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/demeanour.htm - 7k

Doubletongued (1 Occurrence)

... Doubletongued (1 Occurrence). 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; (KJV). ... biblethesaurus.org/d/doubletongued.htm - 6k

Deaconesses (1 Occurrence)

biblethesaurus.org/d/deaconesses.htm - 6k

Parmenas (1 Occurrence)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary Constant, one of the seven "deacons" (Acts 6:5). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. PARMENAS. par'-me-nas ... biblethesaurus.org/p/parmenas.htm - 7k

Bishops (2 Occurrences)

... 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: (KJV ASV BBE WBS ... biblethesaurus.org/b/bishops.htm - 7k

Stephen (13 Occurrences)

... Easton's Bible Dictionary One of the seven deacons, who became a preacher of the gospel. He was the first Christian martyr. His ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stephen.htm - 33k

Stole (9 Occurrences)

... 5. (n.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of ... biblethesaurus.org/s/stole.htm - 9k

Serious (31 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, (WEY BBE RSV). ... biblethesaurus.org/s/serious.htm - 15k

Antioch (21 Occurrences)

... Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, was one of the first deacons (Acts 6:5). Antioch was the cradle of GentileChristianity and of Christian missionary enterprise. ... biblethesaurus.org/a/antioch.htm - 27k

Character (27 Occurrences)

... (WEY). 1 Timothy 3:10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. (WEY). ... biblethesaurus.org/c/character.htm - 16k

Syria (73 Occurrences)

... Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch, was one of the first deacons (Acts 6:5). Antioch was the cradle of GentileChristianity and of Christian missionary enterprise. ... biblethesaurus.org/s/syria.htm - 60k

Behaviour (115 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth ... biblethesaurus.org/b/behaviour.htm - 35k

Grave (128 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; (KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT). ... biblethesaurus.org/g/grave.htm - 37k

Helps (16 Occurrences)

... 1Esdras 8:27 2Macc 15:7). Thus, we obtain a clue to its meaning in our text, where it has been usually understood as referring to the deacons, the following ... biblethesaurus.org/h/helps.htm - 12k

Base (127 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, (WEY DBY). ... biblethesaurus.org/b/base.htm - 45k

Desiring (108 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth ... biblethesaurus.org/d/desiring.htm - 36k

Confidence (103 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:13 For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. ... biblethesaurus.org/c/confidence.htm - 39k

Position (189 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:13 For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/position.htm - 37k

Likewise (149 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; (KJV WBS NAS RSV NIV). ... biblethesaurus.org/l/likewise.htm - 35k

Gifts (144 Occurrences)

... we find that even at the celebration of the Eucharist the itinerant prophet still takes precedence of the local ministry of bishops and deacons (Didache x.7 ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gifts.htm - 61k

Proselyte (2 Occurrences)

... Proselytes were present at Pentecost (Acts 2:10); Nicolas, one of the deacons appointed by the primitive church at Jerusalem, was a proselyte (Acts 6:5); and ... biblethesaurus.org/p/proselyte.htm - 26k

Worthy (92 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth ... biblethesaurus.org/w/worthy.htm - 35k

Literature (2 Occurrences)

... Of the former (essential to congregational organization) only bishops and deacons are mentioned, ie those entrusted with rule and oversight, with their ... biblethesaurus.org/l/literature.htm - 82k

Spiritual (42 Occurrences)

... we find that even at the celebration of the Eucharist the itinerant prophet still takes precedence of the local ministry of bishops and deacons (Didache x.7 ... biblethesaurus.org/s/spiritual.htm - 51k

Gain (142 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, (WEY DBY NAS ... biblethesaurus.org/g/gain.htm - 39k

Greatly (297 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth ... biblethesaurus.org/g/greatly.htm - 34k

Syriac (2 Occurrences)

... And Rabbula was not content with the publication of his revision; he gave orders to the priests and the deacons to see that "in all the churches a copy of the ... biblethesaurus.org/s/syriac.htm - 26k

Pastoral

... are given to Timothy and to Titus in regard to the moral and other characteristics necessary in those who are to be ordained as bishops, elders, and deacons. ... biblethesaurus.org/p/pastoral.htm - 39k

Wealth (340 Occurrences)

... 1 Timothy 3:8 Deacons, in the same way, are to be serious in their behaviour, not false in word, not given to taking much wine or greatly desiring the wealth ... biblethesaurus.org/w/wealth.htm - 40k

Nonimmersionist

... at the administration of the sacrament; but in the early church the power of delegation was recognized and practiced, and elders and deacons presided at this ... biblethesaurus.org/n/nonimmersionist.htm - 38k

Non-immersionist

... at the administration of the sacrament; but in the early church the power of delegation was recognized and practiced, and elders and deacons presided at this ... biblethesaurus.org/n/non-immersionist.htm - 38k

Hands (998 Occurrences)

... Timothy 4:14 2 Timothy 1:6), but though not directly mentioned, it seems likely that it accompanied all acts of ordination of presbyters and deacons (compare 1 ... biblethesaurus.org/h/hands.htm - 39k

View (86 Occurrences)

... at the administration of the sacrament; but in the early church the power of delegation was recognized and practiced, and elders and deacons presided at this ... biblethesaurus.org/v/view.htm - 81k

Ethiopia (26 Occurrences)

... purifications. Deacons must also be able to read; they prepare the bread for the Holy Sacrament and in general help the priests. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/ethiopia.htm - 45k

Philippians (2 Occurrences)

... (7) The epistle is addressed to all the saints in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons (Philippians 1:1). These official titles do not occur in any earlier ... biblethesaurus.org/p/philippians.htm - 42k

Baptism (76 Occurrences)

... at the administration of the sacrament; but in the early church the power of delegation was recognized and practiced, and elders and deacons presided at this ... biblethesaurus.org/b/baptism.htm - 101k

Epistles (2 Occurrences)

... are given to Timothy and to Titus in regard to the moral and other characteristics necessary in those who are to be ordained as bishops, elders, and deacons. ... biblethesaurus.org/e/epistles.htm - 80k

Versions

... And Rabbula was not content with the publication of his revision; he gave orders to the priests and the deacons to see that "in all the churches a copy of the ... biblethesaurus.org/v/versions.htm - 81k

Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)

... (7) The epistle is addressed to all the saints in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons (Philippians 1:1). These official titles do not occur in any earlier ... biblethesaurus.org/d/discomfiture.htm - 101k