Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.