Bible dictionary for children
Deacon
Deacon is a name for a service role in the church.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Deacon is a name for a service role in the church. Churches organize that role in different ways, but trustworthy care is important.
Talk about it
Why should someone trusted with service be dependable?
An example from the Bible
First Timothy describes qualities expected of deacons, including honesty and faithfulness. It is concerned with character as well as a title.
Read 1 Timothy 3:8 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
Read the surrounding passage to see who is speaking and how this word or idea is being used. The linked reading opens the full chapter.
Related reading: 1 Timothy 3:8
Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
