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NASB | Luke 1:15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord; and he will drink no wine or liquor, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit while yet in his mother's womb. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 1:15 for he will be great and distinguished in the sight of the Lord; and will never drink wine or liquor, and he will be filled with and empowered to act by the Holy Spirit while still in his mother's womb. [Num 6:3] |
Bible Question: Bishops (presbytos) in 1 Tim 3:3 and Tit 1:7 are not to be given to wine. However, a deacon in 1 Tim 3:8 must not be given to much wine. Likewise, the aged women are not to be given to much wine per Tit 2:3. Do you think there it is significant that an elder must not be given to wine but the others not to MUCH wine? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Doc! When reading the Old Testament we find that many of God's prophets were separated from amongst the people and even their nutritional intake was restricted. John the Baptist was one of these particular prophets who was not only separated from the people of Israel, but was forbiden to even eat grapes! Bishops, being in charge of the Church have a higher responsibility than deacons. Their standing both within the Church and the community must be exemplary. If they do not drink, ever, there could never be an occasion for both believers and non-believers to denounce them as drunkards and fools! God Bless! Angel |
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