Verse 9
1 Timothy 3:9
Free Bible Version
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They should be tried out first, and if they can't be faulted then let them serve as deacons.
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 statement: “If someone aspires to be an elder, this is a good work to want to...
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An elder must be above reproach, married to one wife, self-controlled, well-balanced, sensible, hosp...
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He should be someone who doesn't get drunk or become violent, but is gentle, and is not argumentativ...
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He must handle his own family well. His children must respect what he tells them to do.
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(For if a man doesn't know how to manage his own family, how can he manage God (Elohim)'s church?)
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He should not be a new believer, in case he gets so full of himself that he falls under the same con...
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Similarly deacons should be respected, and not be hypocritical. They should not be addicted to drink...
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They must stick to the revealed truth about God (Elohim), trusting in him with a pure conscience.
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They should be tried out first, and if they can't be faulted then let them serve as deacons.
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Their wives should be respected too. They should not slander people with gossip, and they should be...
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Deacons should be married to one wife, managing their children and their homes well.
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Even though I hope to see you soon, I'm writing about all this to you so that
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if I'm delayed you'll know how people should behave themselves in God (Elohim)'s house. This is the...
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There's no question about it: the revealed truth about God (Elohim) is amazing! He was made known to...
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