1 Timothy 3:9
7 Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
- KJV
- Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
- WEB
- holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
- ASV
- holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
- DARBY
- holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
- BLB
- holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
- ÅB
- sådanne som har troens hemmelighet i en ren samvittighet.
- OTB
- men holde fast på troens mysterium med en ren samvittighet.
- B1930
- sådanne som har troens hemmelighet i en ren samvittighet.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
1 Timothy 1:19
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
Read in context2 John 1:9–10
Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
Read in context1 Timothy 1:5
The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
Read in context1 Timothy 3:16
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.
Read in context