Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
but holding the secret truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Holman Bible
holding the mystery of the faith
International Standard Version
They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences.
A Conservative Version
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
American Standard Version
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Amplified
but upholding and fully understanding the mystery [that is, the true doctrine] of the [Christian] faith with a clear conscience [resulting from behavior consistent with spiritual maturity].
An Understandable Version
They should keep holding on to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
Anderson New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Bible in Basic English
Keeping the secret of the faith in a heart free from sin.
Common New Testament
they must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but by their integrity maintain the reverence due to the gospel.
Darby Translation
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Godbey New Testament
having the testimony of faith in a pure conscience.
Goodspeed New Testament
but holding the divine truth of the faith with a clear conscience.
John Wesley New Testament
And let these be proved first,
Julia Smith Translation
Having the mystery of faith in pure consciousness.
King James 2000
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Lexham Expanded Bible
holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,
Modern King James verseion
having the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience.
Moffatt New Testament
they must maintain the divine truth of the faith with a pure conscience.
Montgomery New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
NET Bible
holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
New Heart English Bible
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Noyes New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Sawyer New Testament
having the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
The Emphasized Bible
Holding the sacred secret of the faith in a pure conscience;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
Twentieth Century New Testament
but men who hold the deep truths of the Faith and have a clear conscience.
Webster
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Williams New Testament
but they must continue to hold the open secret of faith with a clear conscience.
World English Bible
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Worrell New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Worsley New Testament
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Youngs Literal Translation
having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,
Themes
Conscience » A good conscience
Conscience » Keep the faith in purity of
Deacons » The duties of a deacon
Topics
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qualifications For Deacons
8 Deacons, in the same way, must be men of serious demeanour, not double-tongued, nor addicted to much wine, nor greedy of base gain, 9 but holding the secret truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons.
Names
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:19
holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.
1 Timothy 1:5
But the end sought to be secured by exhortation is the love which springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 3:16
And, beyond controversy, great is the mystery of our religion-- that Christ appeared in human form, and His claims justified by the Spirit, was seen by angels and proclaimed among Gentile nations, was believed on in the world, and received up again into glory.
2 John 1:9-10
No one has God, who instead of remaining true to the teaching of Christ, presses on in advance: but he who remains true to that teaching has both the Father and the Son.