1 Timothy 3:13-14

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1 Timothy 3:8-16 The Message (MSG)

The same goes for those who want to be servants in the church: serious, not deceitful, not too free with the bottle, not in it for what they can get out of it. They must be reverent before the mystery of the faith, not using their position to try to run things. Let them prove themselves first. If they show they can do it, take them on. No exceptions are to be made for women—same qualifications: serious, dependable, not sharp-tongued, not overfond of wine. Servants in the church are to be committed to their spouses, attentive to their own children, and diligent in looking after their own affairs. Those who do this servant work will come to be highly respected, a real credit to this Jesus-faith. I hope to visit you soon, but just in case I’m delayed, I’m writing this letter so you’ll know how things ought to go in God’s household, this God-alive church, bastion of truth. This Christian life is a great mystery, far exceeding our understanding, but some things are clear enough

1 Timothy 3:13-14 King James Version (KJV)

For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly

1 Timothy 3:13-14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long

1 Timothy 3:13-14 New Century Version (NCV)

Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves, and they will be very bold in their faith in Christ Jesus. Although I hope I can come to you soon, I am writing these things to you now.

1 Timothy 3:13-14 American Standard Version (ASV)

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly

1 Timothy 3:13-14 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing to you with these instructions so that

1 Timothy 3:13-14 New King James Version (NKJV)

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly

1 Timothy 3:13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP)

For those who have served well as deacons gain a high standing [having a good reputation among the congregation], and great confidence in the faith which is [founded on and centered] in Christ Jesus. I hope to come to you before long, but I am writing these instructions to you

1 Timothy 3:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT)

Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus. I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon

1 Timothy 3:13-14 The Passion Translation (TPT)

For those who serve in this way will obtain an honorable reputation for themselves and a greater right to speak boldly in the faith that comes from Jesus Christ! I’m writing all this with the expectation of seeing you soon.

1 Timothy 3:13-14 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that