Which term is used to describe a church servant, often translated as deacon?

• A. Deacon
• B. Minister
• C. Diakonos
• D. Servant

Answer: (C)

The term used in the New Testament for a church servant is diakonos. It literally means a servant or one who serves, especially in a structured, active role within a community. From this Greek root, the English word deacon was formed, and in many Bible translations diakonos is rendered as deacon to denote a specific office in the church tasked with service and practical duties. That makes diakonos the best answer because it is the original term the scriptures use, while deacon is the English title that results from it. The other options don’t pinpoint the original language term: minister is a broader leadership title, and servant is a general word for someone who serves rather than the specific biblical term.