1 Timothy 3:9

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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  • 1 Tim 1:19 : 19 To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.
  • 1 Tim 1:5 : 5 But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
  • 1 Tim 3:16 : 16 And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
  • 2 John 1:9-9 : 9 Everyone who goes on ahead and does not remain in the teaching of Christ does not have God. The one who remains in this teaching has both the Father and the Son. 10 If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not give him any greeting,

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  • 1 Tim 3:10-13
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    10And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

    11Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

    12Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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

  • 1 Tim 1:19
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    19To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.

  • 1 Tim 1:5
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    5But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

  • 1 Tim 3:7-8
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    7And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

    8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

  • Titus 1:14-15
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    14and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

    15All is pure to those who are pure. But to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their minds and consciences are corrupted.

  • Titus 1:6-9
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    6An elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, with faithful children who cannot be charged with dissipation or rebellion.

    7For the overseer must be blameless as one entrusted with God’s work, not arrogant, not prone to anger, not a drunkard, not violent, not greedy for gain.

    8Instead he must be hospitable, devoted to what is good, sensible, upright, devout, and self-controlled.

    9He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

  • Titus 2:10
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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2But we have rejected shameful hidden deeds, not behaving with deceptiveness or distorting the word of God, but by open proclamation of the truth we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience before God.

  • 2 Tim 1:13-14
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    13Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

    14Protect that good thing entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.

  • Titus 2:7-8
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

    8and a sound message that cannot be criticized, so that any opponent will be at a loss, because he has nothing evil to say about us.

  • 1 Cor 4:1-2
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    1The Apostles’ Ministry One should think about us this way– as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

    2Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

  • 1 Tim 3:15-16
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    15in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

    16And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

  • Heb 13:18
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    18Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.

  • 1 Pet 3:15-16
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    15But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

    16Yet do it with courtesy and respect, keeping a good conscience, so that those who slander your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame when they accuse you.

  • Eph 3:9
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    9and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan– the mystery that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

  • Eph 3:3
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    3that by revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly.

  • 1 Tim 6:14
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    14to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

  • 1 Tim 3:1-2
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    1Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

    2The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

  • 2 Tim 2:22
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    22But keep away from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace, in company with others who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

  • 1 Pet 3:2
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    2when they see your pure and reverent conduct.

  • 1 John 3:3
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    3And everyone who has this hope focused on him purifies himself, just as Jesus is pure).

  • Acts 24:16
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    16This is the reason I do my best to always have a clear conscience toward God and toward people.

  • 2 Thess 3:3
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    3But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.

  • Rom 9:1
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    1Israel’s Rejection Considered I am telling the truth in Christ(I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit–

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

  • Titus 2:2
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    2Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We do not give anyone an occasion for taking an offense in anything, so that no fault may be found with our ministry.

  • Phil 1:10
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    10so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

  • Titus 3:8
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • Col 1:26
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    26that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.

  • 2 Pet 3:14
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    14Exhortation to the Faithful Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

  • 2 Cor 1:12
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    12Paul Defends His Changed Plans For our reason for confidence is this: the testimony of our conscience, that with pure motives and sincerity which are from God– not by human wisdom but by the grace of God– we conducted ourselves in the world, and all the more toward you.

  • 1 Tim 1:11
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    11This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

  • 1 Pet 1:22
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    22You have purified your souls by obeying the truth in order to show sincere mutual love. So love one another earnestly from a pure heart.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
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    20Conclusion O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called“knowledge.”

  • 1 Tim 5:22
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    22Do not lay hands on anyone hastily and so identify with the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.