1 Timothy 3:14-16
Christian Standard Bible
The Mystery of Godliness
14 I write these things to you, hoping to come(A) to you soon. 15 But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household,(B) which is the church of the living God,(C) the pillar and foundation of the truth.(D) 16 And most certainly, the mystery of godliness(E) is great:
He[a] was manifested in the flesh,(F)
vindicated in the Spirit,(G)
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed(H) on in the world,
taken up in glory.(I)
Footnotes
- 3:16 Other mss read God
1 Timothy 3:14-16
International Standard Version
14 I hope to come to you soon. However, I’m writing this to you 15 in case I am delayed, so that you may know how to behave in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 16 By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great:[a]
In flesh was he[b] revealed to sight,
vindicated by the Spirit’s might,
adored by angels singing.[c]
To nations was he manifest,
believing souls found peace and rest,[d]
our Lord in heaven reigning![e]
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:16 What follows probably represents an early Christian hymn or creed.
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Other mss. read God
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Lit. he was seen by angels
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Lit. he was believed in the world
- 1 Timothy 3:16 Lit. he was taken up in glory
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