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1 Timoteo 3
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
1 Timoteo 3
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Requisitos para los obispos
3 Palabra fiel es esta(A): si alguien 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 debe ser 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 verte 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
- 3:1 O supervisor.
- 3:2 Lit. El.
- 3:3 Lit. al vino.
- 3:6 Lit. del.
- 3:7 Lit. tener.
- 3:8 Lit. no de doble hablar.
- 3:11 I.e. diaconisas.
- 3:12 Lit. gobernando bien.
- 3:13 Lit. una buena posición.
- 3:15 Lit. si tardo.
- 3:15 O cómo te debes conducir.
- 3:16 O Y por confesión general.
- 3:16 Lit. El que; algunos mss. posteriores dicen: Dios.
- 3:16 O Justificado.
- 3:16 O por.
1 Timoteo 3
Reina-Valera 1960
1 Timoteo 3
Reina-Valera 1960
Requisitos de los obispos
3 Palabra fiel: Si alguno anhela obispado, buena obra desea. 2 Pero es necesario que el obispo sea irreprensible, marido de una sola mujer, sobrio, prudente, decoroso, hospedador, apto para enseñar; 3 no dado al vino, no pendenciero, no codicioso de ganancias deshonestas, sino amable, apacible, no avaro; 4 que gobierne bien su casa, que tenga a sus hijos en sujeción con toda honestidad 5 (pues el que no sabe gobernar su propia casa, ¿cómo cuidará de la iglesia de Dios?); 6 no un neófito, no sea que envaneciéndose caiga en la condenación del diablo. 7 También es necesario que tenga buen testimonio de los de afuera, para que no caiga en descrédito y en lazo del diablo.(A)
Requisitos de los diáconos
8 Los diáconos asimismo deben ser honestos, sin doblez, no dados a mucho vino, no codiciosos de ganancias deshonestas; 9 que guarden el misterio de la fe con limpia conciencia. 10 Y estos también sean sometidos a prueba primero, y entonces ejerzan el diaconado, si son irreprensibles. 11 Las mujeres asimismo sean honestas, no calumniadoras, sino sobrias, fieles en todo. 12 Los diáconos sean maridos de una sola mujer, y que gobiernen bien sus hijos y sus casas. 13 Porque los que ejerzan bien el diaconado, ganan para sí un grado honroso, y mucha confianza en la fe que es en Cristo Jesús.
El misterio de la piedad
14 Esto te escribo, aunque tengo la esperanza de ir pronto a verte, 15 para que si tardo, sepas cómo debes conducirte en la casa de Dios, que es la iglesia del Dios viviente, columna y baluarte de la verdad. 16 E indiscutiblemente, grande es el misterio de la piedad:
Dios fue manifestado en carne,
Justificado en el Espíritu,
Visto de los ángeles,
Predicado a los gentiles,
Creído en el mundo,
Recibido arriba en gloria.
1 Timothy 3
King James Version
1 Timothy 3
King James Version
3 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
1 Timothy 3
Common English Bible
1 Timothy 3
Common English Bible
Supervisors in God’s household
3 This saying is reliable: if anyone has a goal to be a supervisor[a] in the church, they want a good thing. 2 So the church’s supervisor must be without fault. They should be faithful to their spouse, sober, modest, and honest. They should show hospitality and be skilled at teaching. 3 They shouldn’t be addicted to alcohol or be a bully. Instead, they should be gentle, peaceable, and not greedy. 4 They should manage their own household well—they should see that their children are obedient with complete respect, 5 because if they don’t know how to manage their own household, how can they take care of God’s church? 6 They shouldn’t be new believers so that they won’t become proud and fall under the devil’s spell. 7 They should also have a good reputation with those outside the church so that they won’t be embarrassed and fall into the devil’s trap.
Servants in God’s household
8 In the same way, servants[b] in the church should be dignified, not two-faced, heavy drinkers, or greedy for money. 9 They should hold on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience. 10 They should also be tested and then serve if they are without fault. 11 In the same way, women who are servants[c] in the church should be dignified and not gossip. They should be sober and faithful in everything they do. 12 Servants[d] must be faithful to their spouse and manage their children and their own households well. 13 Those who have served well gain a good standing and considerable confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
Leading God’s household
14 I hope to come to you quickly. But I’m writing these things to you so that 15 if I’m delayed, you’ll know how you should behave in God’s household. It is the church of the living God and the backbone and support of the truth. 16 Without question, the mystery of godliness is great: he was revealed as a human, declared righteous by the Spirit, seen by angels, preached throughout the nations, believed in around the world, and taken up in glory.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:1 Or bishop, overseer
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or deacons
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or wives, omit who are servants
- 1 Timothy 3:12 Or deacons
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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