What the Bible says about

Deacon

7 references · Nave's Topical Bible (1896) · tap any verse for study tools

“In those days when the disciples were increasing in number, the Grecian Jews among them began to grumble against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”
Acts 6:1-6 BSB
“Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.”
1 Timothy 3:8-13 BSB
“The greatest among you shall be your servant.”
Matthew 23:11 BSB
“If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, My servant will be as well. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.”
John 12:26 BSB
“But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,”
Mark 10:43 BSB
“What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.”
1 Corinthians 3:5 BSB
“We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,”
1 Thessalonians 3:2 BSB
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