1 Timothy 3:13-15
English Standard Version
13 For (A)those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
The Mystery of Godliness
14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, 15 if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.
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1 Timothy 3:13-15
New American Standard Bible
13 For those who have served well as deacons (A)obtain for themselves a [a]high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but [b]in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one should act in (B)the household of God, which is the (C)church of (D)the living God, the (E)pillar and support of the truth.
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- 1 Timothy 3:13 Lit good
- 1 Timothy 3:15 Lit if I delay
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