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1 Timothy 3-4
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Overseers and Deacons

3 (A)It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the (B)office of [a]overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 2 [b](C)An overseer, then, must be above reproach, (D)the husband of one wife, [c](E)temperate, self-controlled, respectable, (F)hospitable, (G)skillful in teaching, 3 (H)not overindulging in wine, not [d]a bully, but gentle, not contentious, (I)free from the love of money. 4 He must be one who (J)manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of (K)the church of God?), 6 and not a new convert, so that he will not become (L)conceited and fall into (M)condemnation [e]incurred by the devil. 7 And he must (N)have a good reputation with (O)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into [f]disgrace and (P)the snare of the devil.

8 (Q)Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not [g]insincere, (R)not prone to drink much wine, (S)not greedy for money, 9 (T)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (U)These men must also first be tested; then have them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [h]Women must likewise be dignified, (V)not malicious gossips, but [i](W)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (X)Deacons must be (Y)husbands of one wife, and [j](Z)good managers of their children and their own households. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (AA)obtain for themselves a [k]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but [l]in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one should act in (AB)the household of God, which is the (AC)church of (AD)the living God, the (AE)pillar and support of the truth. 16 Beyond question, great is (AF)the mystery of godliness:

He who was (AG)revealed in the flesh,
Was [m](AH)vindicated [n]in the Spirit,
(AI)Seen by angels,
(AJ)Proclaimed among the nations,
(AK)Believed on in the world,
(AL)Taken up in glory.

Abandonment of Faith

4 But (AM)the Spirit explicitly says that (AN)in later times some will [o]fall away from the faith, paying attention to (AO)deceitful spirits and (AP)teachings of demons, 2 by means of the hypocrisy of liars (AQ)seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, 3 who (AR)forbid marriage and advocate (AS)abstaining from foods which (AT)God has created to be (AU)gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For (AV)everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is (AW)received with gratitude; 5 for it is sanctified by means of (AX)the word of God and prayer.

A Good Minister’s Discipline

6 In pointing out these things to (AY)the brothers and sisters, you will be a good (AZ)servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the (BA)good doctrine which you (BB)have been following. 7 But [p]stay away from (BC)worthless (BD)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, [q]discipline yourself for the purpose of (BE)godliness; 8 for (BF)bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but (BG)godliness is beneficial for all things, since it (BH)holds promise for the (BI)present life and also for the life to come. 9 (BJ)It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set (BK)our hope on (BL)the living God, who is (BM)the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

11 [r](BN)Prescribe and teach these things. 12 (BO)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, (BP)love, faith, and purity, show yourself (BQ)an example [s]of those who believe. 13 (BR)Until I come, give your attention to the public [t](BS)reading, to exhortation, and teaching. 14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of (BT)prophecy with (BU)the laying on of hands by the [u](BV)council of elders. 15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 16 (BW)Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will (BX)save both yourself and those who hear you.

Notas al pie

  1. 1 Timothy 3:1 Or bishop
  2. 1 Timothy 3:2 Lit The
  3. 1 Timothy 3:2 Or level-headed
  4. 1 Timothy 3:3 Or combative
  5. 1 Timothy 3:6 Lit of the devil
  6. 1 Timothy 3:7 Or reproach
  7. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
  8. 1 Timothy 3:11 I.e., either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  9. 1 Timothy 3:11 Or level-headed
  10. 1 Timothy 3:12 Lit managing well
  11. 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
  12. 1 Timothy 3:15 Lit if I delay
  13. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or justified
  14. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or by
  15. 1 Timothy 4:1 I.e., apostatize
  16. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or reject
  17. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or train
  18. 1 Timothy 4:11 Or Keep commanding and teaching
  19. 1 Timothy 4:12 Or to
  20. 1 Timothy 4:13 I.e., of Scripture in the church service
  21. 1 Timothy 4:14 Or board of elders
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1 Timothy 3-4
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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:

He appeared in the flesh,(AC)
    was vindicated by the Spirit,[d]
was seen by angels,
    was preached among the nations,(AD)
was believed on in the world,
    was taken up in glory.(AE)

4 The Spirit(AF) clearly says that in later times(AG) some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits(AH) and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.(AI) 3 They forbid people to marry(AJ) and order them to abstain from certain foods,(AK) which God created(AL) to be received with thanksgiving(AM) by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good,(AN) and nothing is to be rejected(AO) if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God(AP) and prayer.

6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[e] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith(AQ) and of the good teaching that you have followed.(AR) 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(AS) rather, train yourself to be godly.(AT) 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,(AU) holding promise for both the present life(AV) and the life to come.(AW) 9 This is a trustworthy saying(AX) that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(AY) who is the Savior of all people,(AZ) and especially of those who believe.

11 Command and teach these things.(BA) 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(BB) because you are young, but set an example(BC) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(BD) and in purity. 13 Until I come,(BE) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(BF) to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy(BG) when the body of elders(BH) laid their hands on you.(BI)

15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save(BJ) both yourself and your hearers.

Notas al pie

  1. 1 Timothy 3:4 Or him with proper
  2. 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.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
  4. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
  5. 1 Timothy 4:6 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
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