9They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.


In Context

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

7 He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.

8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

11 In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

1st Timothy 3:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

3:9Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

3:9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

3:9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

3:9holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

3:9having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

3:9Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.