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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

  1. 3:1 O supervisor.
  2. 3:2 Lit. El.
  3. 3:3 Lit. al vino.
  4. 3:6 Lit. del.
  5. 3:7 Lit. tener.
  6. 3:8 Lit. no de doble hablar.
  7. 3:11 I.e. diaconisas.
  8. 3:12 Lit. gobernando bien.
  9. 3:13 Lit. una buena posición.
  10. 3:15 Lit. si tardo.
  11. 3:15 O cómo te debes conducir.
  12. 3:16 O Y por confesión general.
  13. 3:16 Lit. El que; algunos mss. posteriores dicen: Dios.
  14. 3:16 O Justificado.
  15. 3:16 O por.
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1 Timoteo 3
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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.

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1 Timothy 3
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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)

Footnotes

  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
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1 Timothy 3
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Qualifications of Overseers

3 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a [a]bishop, he desires a good work. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; 3 not [b]given to wine, not violent, [c]not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not [d]covetous; 4 one who rules his own house well, having his children in submission with all reverence 5 (for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?); 6 not a [e]novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good testimony among those who are outside, lest he fall into reproach and the (A)snare of the devil.

Qualifications of Deacons

8 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, (B)not given to much wine, not greedy for money, 9 holding the [f]mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless. 11 Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not [g]slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (C)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 [h]ground of the truth. 16 And without controversy great is the [i]mystery of godliness:

(D)God[j] was manifested in the flesh,
(E)Justified in the Spirit,
(F)Seen by angels,
(G)Preached among the Gentiles,
(H)Believed on in the world,
(I)Received up in glory.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:1 Lit. overseer
  2. 1 Timothy 3:3 addicted
  3. 1 Timothy 3:3 NU omits not greedy for money
  4. 1 Timothy 3:3 loving money
  5. 1 Timothy 3:6 new convert
  6. 1 Timothy 3:9 hidden truth
  7. 1 Timothy 3:11 malicious gossips
  8. 1 Timothy 3:15 foundation, mainstay
  9. 1 Timothy 3:16 hidden truth
  10. 1 Timothy 3:16 NU Who
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1 Timothy 3
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Overseers and Deacons

3 (A)It is a trustworthy saying: if any man aspires to the (B)office of [a]overseer, he desires a good work. 2 [b](C)An overseer, then, must be above reproach, (D)the husband of one wife, (E)temperate, sensible, respectable, (F)hospitable, (G)able to teach, 3 (H)not addicted to wine [c]or pugnacious, but considerate, peaceable, (I)free from the love of money; 4 (J)leading his own household well, having his children in submission with all dignity 5 (but if a man does not know how to lead 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 the (M)condemnation of the devil. 7 And he must (N)have a good reputation with (O)those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and (P)the snare of the devil.

8 (Q)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not [d]double-tongued, (R)not indulging in much wine, (S)not fond of dishonest gain, 9 (T)but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 (U)And these men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach. 11 [e]Women must likewise be dignified, (V)not malicious gossips, but (W)temperate, faithful in all things. 12 (X)Deacons must be (Y)husbands of only one wife, (Z)leading their children and their own households well. 13 For those who have served well as deacons (AA)obtain for themselves a [f]high standing and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you soon, 15 but [g]in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how [h]one ought to conduct himself 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 And by common confession, great is (AF)the mystery of godliness:

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

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 3:1 Or bishop
  2. 1 Timothy 3:2 Lit The
  3. 1 Timothy 3:3 Lit not
  4. 1 Timothy 3:8 Or given to double-talk
  5. 1 Timothy 3:11 Either deacons’ wives or deaconesses
  6. 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
  7. 1 Timothy 3:15 Lit if I delay
  8. 1 Timothy 3:15 Or you ought to conduct yourself
  9. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or justified
  10. 1 Timothy 3:16 Or by
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