1 Timothy 3:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.”
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BSBPD
“They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Timothy 3:9 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Timothy 1:5The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
- 1 Timothy 1:19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
- 1 Timothy 3:16By 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.
- 2 John 1:9Anyone 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.
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