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1 Timothy 3:14-16
New Testament for Everyone
1 Timothy 3:14-16
New Testament for Everyone
The mystery of godliness
14 I’m writing this to you in the hope that I’ll be able to come to you in the near future. 15 But, if I’m delayed, this will help you to know how people should behave in God’s household, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and firm foundation of the truth. 16 Indeed, the mystery of godliness is certainly great:
He was revealed in the flesh,
and vindicated in the spirit;
he appeared to angels,
and was announced to Gentiles;
he was believed in the world,
and taken up in glory.
1 Timothy 3:14-16
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:14-16
New International Version
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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