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1 Timothy 3:8

Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

New International Version

Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.