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Deacons (διακονους). Accusative case of general reference like the preceding with δε εινα understood. Technical sense of the word …

Likewise must the deacons. On the meaning of the word deacons, see Barnes on Philippians 1:1.
On their appointment, see Ba…

Likewise must the deacons.—We have scattered and somewhat informal accounts of this subordinate order of deacons dating f…

Paul now moves to the qualification for “deacons.” The word “deacon” (GK 1356) often means “servant,” and it is used that way many times in the Gos…

Likewise the deacons. There is no reason why the diversity of interpretations should lead us to entertain any doubt. It is certain that th…

Likewise must the deacons be grave
The apostle proceeds to give the qualifications, and so the rules for choosing ano…

The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them…

1. Previously, the Apostle outlined the qualities a bishop should po e in himself. Now he describes the qualities he should have in his rela…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson