Qualifications for Deacons


3524 nephaleos (nay-fal'-eh-os) from 3525;
AV-sober 2, vigilant 1; 3

1) sober, temperate
1a) abstaining from wine, either entirely or at least from its immoderate use
1b) of things free from all wine, as vessels, offerings

NEW TESTAMENT USAGE

1 Timothy 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant <3524>, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

1 Timothy 3:11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober <3524>, faithful in all things.

Titus 2:2 That the aged men be sober <3524>, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.