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1 Timoteo 3
La Biblia de las Américas
1 Timoteo 3
La Biblia de las Américas
Requisitos para los obispos
3 Palabra fiel es esta(A): Si alguno aspira al cargo de obispo[a](B), buena obra desea hacer. 2 Un[b] obispo(C) debe ser, pues, irreprochable, marido de una sola mujer(D), sobrio(E), prudente, de conducta decorosa, hospitalario(F), apto para enseñar(G), 3 no dado a la bebida[c](H), no pendenciero, sino amable, no contencioso, no avaricioso(I). 4 Que gobierne bien su casa(J), teniendo a sus hijos sujetos con toda dignidad 5 (pues si un hombre no sabe cómo gobernar su propia casa, ¿cómo podrá cuidar de la iglesia de Dios(K)?); 6 no un recién convertido, no sea que se envanezca(L) y caiga en la condenación en que cayó el[d] diablo(M). 7 Debe gozar también de[e] una buena reputación(N) entre los de afuera de la iglesia(O), para que no caiga en descrédito y en el lazo del diablo(P).
Requisitos para los diáconos
8 De la misma manera, también los diáconos(Q) deben ser dignos, de una sola palabra[f], no dados al mucho vino(R), ni amantes de ganancias deshonestas(S), 9 sino guardando el misterio de la fe(T) con limpia conciencia. 10 Que también estos sean sometidos a prueba primero(U), y si son irreprensibles, que entonces sirvan como diáconos. 11 De igual manera, las mujeres[g] deben ser dignas, no calumniadoras(V), sino sobrias(W), fieles en todo. 12 Que los diáconos(X) sean maridos(Y) de una sola mujer, y que gobiernen bien[h](Z) sus hijos y sus propias casas. 13 Pues los que han servido bien como diáconos(AA) obtienen para sí una posición honrosa[i] y gran confianza en la fe que es en Cristo Jesús.
El misterio de la piedad
14 Te escribo estas cosas, esperando ir a ti pronto, 15 pero en caso que me tarde[j], te escribo para que sepas cómo debe conducirse uno[k] en la casa de Dios(AB), que es la iglesia(AC) del Dios vivo(AD), columna(AE) y sostén de la verdad. 16 E indiscutiblemente[l], grande es el misterio(AF) de la piedad:
Él[m] fue manifestado en la carne(AG),
vindicado[n](AH) en[o] el Espíritu,
contemplado por ángeles(AI),
proclamado entre las naciones(AJ),
creído en el mundo(AK),
recibido arriba en gloria(AL).
Footnotes
- 1 Timoteo 3:1 O, supervisor
- 1 Timoteo 3:2 Lit., El
- 1 Timoteo 3:3 Lit., al vino
- 1 Timoteo 3:6 Lit., del
- 1 Timoteo 3:7 Lit., tener
- 1 Timoteo 3:8 Lit., no de doble hablar
- 1 Timoteo 3:11 I.e., las diaconisas, o, quizás, las esposas de los diáconos
- 1 Timoteo 3:12 Lit., gobernando bien
- 1 Timoteo 3:13 Lit., una buena posición
- 1 Timoteo 3:15 Lit., si tardo
- 1 Timoteo 3:15 O, cómo te debes conducir
- 1 Timoteo 3:16 O, Y por confesión general
- 1 Timoteo 3:16 Lit., El que; algunos mss. posteriores dicen: Dios
- 1 Timoteo 3:16 O, justificado
- 1 Timoteo 3:16 O, por
1 Timothy 3
Good News Translation
1 Timothy 3
Good News Translation
Leaders in the Church
3 This is a true saying: If a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. 2 (A)A church leader must be without fault; he must have only one wife,[a] be sober, self-controlled, and orderly; he must welcome strangers in his home; he must be able to teach; 3 he must not be a drunkard or a violent man, but gentle and peaceful; he must not love money; 4 he must be able to manage his own family well and make his children obey him with all respect. 5 For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God? 6 He must be mature in the faith, so that he will not swell up with pride and be condemned, as the Devil was. 7 He should be a man who is respected by the people outside the church, so that he will not be disgraced and fall into the Devil's trap.
Helpers in the Church
8 Church helpers must also have a good character and be sincere; they must not drink too much wine or be greedy for money; 9 they should hold to the revealed truth of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They should be tested first, and then, if they pass the test, they are to serve. 11 Their wives[b] also must be of good character and must not gossip; they must be sober and honest in everything. 12 A church helper must have only one wife,[c] and be able to manage his children and family well. 13 Those helpers who do their work well win for themselves a good standing and are able to speak boldly about their faith in Christ Jesus.
The Great Secret
14 As I write this letter to you, I hope to come and see you soon. 15 But if I delay, this letter will let you know how we should conduct ourselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 16 No one can deny how great is the secret of our religion:
He appeared in human form,
was shown to be right by the Spirit,[d]
and was seen by angels.
He was preached among the nations,
was believed in throughout the world,
and was taken up to heaven.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 have only one wife; or be married only once.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Their wives; or Women helpers.
- 1 Timothy 3:12 have only one wife; or be married only once.
- 1 Timothy 3:16 was shown to be right by the Spirit; or and, in spiritual form, was shown to be right.
1 Timothy 3
New International Version
1 Timothy 3
New International Version
Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons
3 Here is a trustworthy saying:(A) Whoever aspires to be an overseer(B) desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach,(C) faithful to his wife,(D) temperate,(E) self-controlled, respectable, hospitable,(F) able to teach,(G) 3 not given to drunkenness,(H) not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome,(I) not a lover of money.(J) 4 He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full[a] respect.(K) 5 (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)(L) 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited(M) and fall under the same judgment(N) as the devil. 7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders,(O) so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil’s trap.(P)
8 In the same way, deacons[b](Q) are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine,(R) and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(S) 10 They must first be tested;(T) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women[c] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(U) but temperate(V) and trustworthy in everything.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife(W) and must manage his children and his household well.(X) 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Reasons for Paul’s Instructions
14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, 15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church(Y) of the living God,(Z) the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery(AA) from which true godliness(AB) springs is great:
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
- 1 Timothy 3:8 The word deacons refers here to Christians designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in verse 12; and in Romans 16:1 and Phil. 1:1.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
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