13 For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

The Mystery of Godliness Described

14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you in a short time. 15 But if I am delayed, I am writing[a] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay[b] of the truth.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:15 The words “I am writing” are not in the Greek text, but are an understood repetition from the previous clause
  2. 1 Timothy 3:15 Or “basis”; or “support”