Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 3:9

1 Timothy chapter 3 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Context

v.8Deacons in like manner must be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

v.9This passage

v.10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Timothy 3:16

    And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

  • 1 Timothy 1:5

    But the end of the charge is love out of a pure heart and a good conscience and faith unfeigned:

  • 2 John 1:9

    Whosoever goeth onward and abideth not in the teaching of Christ, hath not God: he that abideth in the teaching, the same hath both the Father and the Son.

  • 1 Timothy 1:19

    holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust from them made shipwreck concerning the faith: