1 Timothy 3:14-16
World English Bible
14 These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly; 15 but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great:
God[a] was revealed in the flesh,
justified in the spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed on in the world,
and received up in glory.
Footnotes
- 3:16 NU replaces “God” with “who”
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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