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1 Timothy 3:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
1 Timothy 3:9-11
1599 Geneva Bible
9 (A)Having the [a]mystery of the faith in pure conscience.
10 And let them first be proved, then let them minister, if they be found blameless.
11 [b]Likewise their wives must be honest, not evil speakers, but sober, and faithful in all things.
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- 1 Timothy 3:9 The doctrine of the Gospel, which is a mystery indeed: for flesh and blood do not reveal it.
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Regard must be had also to the Pastors’ and Deacons’ wives.
1 Timothy 3:9-11
New International Version
1 Timothy 3:9-11
New International Version
9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.(A) 10 They must first be tested;(B) and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, the women[a] are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers(C) but temperate(D) and trustworthy in everything.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 3:11 Possibly deacons’ wives or women who are deacons
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