Bible verse

1 Timothy 3:9

They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

1 Timothy 3:9 · BSB

1 Timothy 3:9 in context

The verses around it, from 1 Timothy 3.

5 For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

6 He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

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.

9 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.

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.

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1 Timothy 3:9 in other translations

KJV

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

ASV

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

ERV

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

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