1 Timothy 3:9

KJV1611 – Modern English

Holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,
  • 1 Tim 1:5 : 5 Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith:
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
  • 2 John 1:9-9 : 9 Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him.

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    10And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

    11In the same way, their wives must be dignified, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

    12Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

    13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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    19Holding faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected concerning faith have suffered shipwreck,

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    5Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith:

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    7Moreover, he must have a good reputation with those outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

    8Likewise, the deacons must be dignified, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain;

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    14Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

    15To the pure all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.

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    6If anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of dissipation or insubordination.

    7For a bishop must be blameless, as a steward of God; not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money;

    8But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled;

    9Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.

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    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

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    2But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

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    13Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

    14That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

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    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

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    1Let a man account of us as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

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    15But if I delay, 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 foundation of the truth.

    16And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

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    18Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honorably.

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    15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

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    3And everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure.

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    16And here I exercise myself, to have always a conscience without offense toward God, and toward men.

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    3But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from evil.

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    14Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for such things, be diligent that you may be found by him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

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    11According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

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