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1 Timothy 3:14

12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

13 For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

16 By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things
KJV
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
WEB
These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly,
ASV
These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;
DARBY
These things I write to thee, hoping to come to thee more quickly;
BLB
I write these things to you, hoping to come to you in quickness,
ÅB
Dette skriver jeg til deg skjønt jeg håper snart å komme til deg,
OTB
Jeg skriver dette til deg i håp om å komme snart;
B1930
Dette skriver jeg til dig skjønt jeg håper snart å komme til dig,

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Philemon 1:22

    In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

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  • 1 Corinthians 11:34

    If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.

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  • 2 John 1:12

    I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 2:18

    For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:13

    Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

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  • 3 John 1:14

    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.

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  • Hebrews 13:23

    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

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  • 2 Corinthians 1:15–17

    Confident of this, I planned to visit you first, so that you might receive a double blessing.

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