Deacon

Passages on this topic

From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

(Servant, waiter)

(One charged with the temporal affairs of the local congregation)

Selected by the people

• Acts 6:1–6 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 . So the Twelve summoned all the disciples and said, “It is unacceptable for us to neglect t…

Characteristics of

• 1 Timothy 3:8–13 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money. They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons. In the same way, the women must…

The Greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in

• Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you shall be your servant.
• John 12:26 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.

Also translated "minister,"

• Mark 10:43 But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
• 1 Corinthians 3:5 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 Thessalonians 3:2 We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,