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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 Timothy 3
English Standard Version
1 Timothy 3
English Standard Version
Qualifications for Overseers
3 The saying is (A)trustworthy: If anyone aspires to (B)the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore (C)an overseer[a] must be above reproach, (D)the husband of one wife,[b] (E)sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, (F)hospitable, (G)able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but (H)gentle, not quarrelsome, (I)not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity (J)keeping his children submissive, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for (K)God's church? 6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may (L)become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover, he must be well thought of by (M)outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, into (N)a snare of the devil.
Qualifications for Deacons
8 (O)Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,[c] (P)not addicted to much wine, (Q)not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must (R)hold the mystery of the faith with (S)a clear conscience. 10 And (T)let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 (U)Their wives likewise[d] must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, (V)faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be (W)the husband of one wife, (X)managing their children and their own households well. 13 For (Y)those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
The Mystery of Godliness
14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness:
(Z)He[e] was manifested in the flesh,
vindicated[f] by the Spirit,[g]
(AA)seen by angels,
(AB)proclaimed among the nations,
(AC)believed on in the world,
(AD)taken up in glory.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or bishop; Greek episkopos; a similar term occurs in verse 1
- 1 Timothy 3:2 Or a man of one woman; also verse 12
- 1 Timothy 3:8 Or devious in speech
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Or Wives likewise, or Women likewise
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Greek Who; some manuscripts God; others Which
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or justified
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
提 摩 太 前 書 3
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
提 摩 太 前 書 3
Chinese Union Version (Traditional)
3 人 若 想 要 得 監 督 的 職 分 ， 就 是 羨 慕 善 工 。 這 話 是 可 信 的 。
2 作 監 督 的 ， 必 須 無 可 指 責 ， 只 作 一 個 婦 人 的 丈 夫 ， 有 節 制 ， 自 守 ， 端 正 ， 樂 意 接 待 遠 人 ， 善 於 教 導 ；
3 不 因 酒 滋 事 ， 不 打 人 ， 只 要 溫 和 ， 不 爭 競 ， 不 貪 財 ；
4 好 好 管 理 自 己 的 家 ， 使 兒 女 凡 事 端 莊 順 服 （ 或 作 ： 端 端 莊 莊 地 使 兒 女 順 服 ） 。
5 人 若 不 知 道 管 理 自 己 的 家 ， 焉 能 照 管 神 的 教 會 呢 ？
6 初 入 教 的 不 可 作 監 督 ， 恐 怕 他 自 高 自 大 ， 就 落 在 魔 鬼 所 受 的 刑 罰 裡 。
7 監 督 也 必 須 在 教 外 有 好 名 聲 ， 恐 怕 被 人 毀 謗 ， 落 在 魔 鬼 的 網 羅 裡 。
8 作 執 事 的 ， 也 是 如 此 ： 必 須 端 莊 ， 不 一 口 兩 舌 ， 不 好 喝 酒 ， 不 貪 不 義 之 財 ；
9 要 存 清 潔 的 良 心 ， 固 守 真 道 的 奧 祕 。
10 這 等 人 也 要 先 受 試 驗 ， 若 沒 有 可 責 之 處 ， 然 後 叫 他 們 作 執 事 。
11 女 執 事 （ 原 文 是 女 人 ） 也 是 如 此 ： 必 須 端 莊 ， 不 說 讒 言 ， 有 節 制 ， 凡 事 忠 心 。
12 執 事 只 要 作 一 個 婦 人 的 丈 夫 ， 好 好 管 理 兒 女 和 自 己 的 家 。
13 因 為 善 作 執 事 的 ， 自 己 就 得 到 美 好 的 地 步 ， 並 且 在 基 督 耶 穌 裡 的 真 道 上 大 有 膽 量 。
14 我 指 望 快 到 你 那 裡 去 ， 所 以 先 將 這 些 事 寫 給 你 。
15 倘 若 我 耽 延 日 久 ， 你 也 可 以 知 道 在 神 的 家 中 當 怎 樣 行 。 這 家 就 是 永 生 神 的 教 會 ， 真 理 的 柱 石 和 根 基 。
16 大 哉 ， 敬 虔 的 奧 祕 ！ 無 人 不 以 為 然 ： 就 是 神 在 肉 身 顯 現 ， 被 聖 靈 稱 義 （ 或 作 ： 在 靈 性 稱 義 ） ， 被 天 使 看 見 ， 被 傳 於 外 邦 ， 被 世 人 信 服 ， 被 接 在 榮 耀 裡 。
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
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.
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