Bible Verses About deacons

“Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”

“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”

“Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.”

“This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.”

“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”

“Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:”

“Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.”

“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”

“I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:”

“If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.”

“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; of good: or, modest”

“For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. used: or, ministered”

“But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.”