Verse 9
1 Timothy 3:9
New Living Translation
9
They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.
Original Language Text
greek
ἔχοντας τὸ μυστήριον τῆς πίστεως ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει.
English Translation
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
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Chapter 3 Context
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This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable pos...
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So a church leader must be a man whose life is above reproach. He must be faithful to his wife. He m...
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He must not be a heavy drinker or be violent. He must be gentle, not quarrelsome, and not love money...
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He must manage his own family well, having children who respect and obey him.
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For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God (Elohim)’s church?
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A church leader must not be a new believer, because he might become proud, and the devil would cause...
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Also, people outside the church must speak well of him so that he will not be disgraced and fall int...
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In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers...
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They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscienc...
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Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let...
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In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-...
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A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well.
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Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confi...
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I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,
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so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God (E...
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Without question, this is the great mystery of our faith : Christ was revealed in a human body<br>an...
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