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1 Timothy 3:13-16
New King James Version
1 Timothy 3:13-16
New King James Version
13 For those who have served well as deacons (A)obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
The Great Mystery
14 These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and [a]ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the [b]mystery of godliness:
(B)God[c] was manifested in the flesh,
(C)Justified in the Spirit,
(D)Seen by angels,
(E)Preached among the Gentiles,
(F)Believed on in the world,
(G)Received up in glory.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:15 foundation, mainstay
- 1 Timothy 3:16 hidden truth
- 1 Timothy 3:16 NU Who
1 Timothy 3:13-16
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:13-16
New International Version
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(A) of the living God,(B) the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 Beyond all question, the mystery(C) from which true godliness(D) springs is great:
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
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