Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Timothy 3:8

8 Likewise must the deacons be grave , not double-tongued , not given to much wine , not greedy of filthy lucre .

The terme Deacon signifies the same with one that ministreth, and is applicable to any, that have any service in the Church. But it is also a terme peculiar to the office of those who serve Tables, that is, took care of the poor, for which purpose these Officers were first instituted, Acts 6.3. and thus the terme is taken, Rom. 12.7, 8. Phil. 1.1. and so it here must be interpreted, being distinctly mentioned from the other Officers, whose qualifications were before expressed▪ nor is it required of these officers that they should be [non-Latin text not transcribed], apt to teach. Indeed both Stephen and Philip did preach, but the latter was an Evangelist, and it was a time of persecution, when even the more private brethren went every where preaching the Gospel. Of these officers, he requires that they should be persons, not of light aery tempers, but serious and composed, men of a modest seemly carriage.

Not excessive talkers, or men that regarded not what they said, but talked any thing according to the place, or company they were in, or with.

Not too much attending Taverns, and places where Wine was sold, or drank.

Not greedy of gain, any sordid base way.