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1 Timothy 3:14-16
Lexham English Bible
1 Timothy 3:14-16
Lexham English Bible
The Mystery of Godliness Described
14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you in a short time. 15 But if I am delayed, I am writing[a] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay[b] of the truth. 16 And most certainly, great is the mystery of godliness:
Who was revealed in the flesh,
was vindicated by[c] the Spirit,
was seen by angels,
was proclaimed among the Gentiles[d],
was believed on in the world,
was taken up in glory.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:15 The words “I am writing” are not in the Greek text, but are an understood repetition from the previous clause
- 1 Timothy 3:15 Or “basis”; or “support”
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or perhaps “in”
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Or “nations”; the same Greek word can be translated “nations” or “Gentiles” depending on the context
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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