Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
By common confession, great is
He who was
Was
King James Version
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Holman Bible
And most certainly, the mystery of godliness
vindicated in the Spirit,
seen by angels,
preached among the nations,
believed
taken up in glory.
International Standard Version
By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!
A Conservative Version
And without controversy great is the mystery of piety. God was manifested in flesh, justified in spirit, seen by heavenly agents, proclaimed among nations, believed in the world, taken up in glory.
American Standard Version
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
Amplified
And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
An Understandable Version
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].
Anderson New Testament
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in flesh, justified in spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.
Bible in Basic English
And without argument, great is the secret of religion: He who was seen in the flesh, who was given God's approval in the spirit, was seen by the angels, of whom the good news was given among the nations, in whom the world had faith, who was taken up in glory.
Common New Testament
By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness: he was revealed in the flesh, was vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
Daniel Mace New Testament
the mystery of piety is the pillar and basts of truth; and certainly most extraordinary. God has appear'd in the flesh, been justified by the spirit, seen by angels, proclaim'd to the Gentiles, believ'd by the world, and assum'd into glory.
Darby Translation
And confessedly the mystery of piety is great. God has been manifested in flesh, has been justified in the Spirit, has appeared to angels, has been preached among the nations, has been believed on in the world, has been received up in glory.
Godbey New Testament
And assuredly great is the mystery of godliness; Who is manifested in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Goodspeed New Testament
No one can deny the profundity of the divine truth of our religion! "He was revealed in flesh, He was vindicated by the Spirit, He was seen by the angels, He was proclaimed among the heathen, He was believed in throughout the world, He was taken up into glory."
John Wesley New Testament
The mystery of godliness is the pillar and ground of the truth, and without controversy a great thing: God was manifested in the flesh, was justified by the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.
Julia Smith Translation
And manifestly great is the mystery of devotion: God was manifested in the flesh, was justified in the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed in the nations, was believed on in the world, was received up in glory.
King James 2000
And without doubt great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And most certainly, great is the mystery of godliness: Who was revealed in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Modern King James verseion
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among nations, believed on in the world, and received up into glory.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And without nay, great is that mystery of godliness. God was showed in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen of angels, was preached unto the gentiles, was believed on in earth and received up in glory.
Moffatt New Testament
And who does not admit how profound is the divine truth of our religion? ??it is He who was "manifest in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by the angels, preached among the nations, believed on throughout the world, taken up to glory."
Montgomery New Testament
Yes! without contradiction, great is the mystery of godliness!
NET Bible
And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
New Heart English Bible
Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
Noyes New Testament
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness, in him who was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.
Sawyer New Testament
And confessedly great is the mystery of piety; [Christ,] who was manifested in the flesh, was justified in the spirit, was seen by angels, was preached to the nations, was believed on in the world, was received up into glory.
The Emphasized Bible
And, confessedly great, is the sacred secret of godliness, - Who was made manifest in flesh, was declared righteous in spirit, was made visible unto messengers, was proclaimed among nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And confessedly great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified by the Spirit, seen of angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Yes, and confessedly wonderful are the deep truths of our religion; for-- 'He was revealed in our nature, pronounced righteous in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up into glory.'
Webster
And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached to the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Weymouth New Testament
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.
Williams New Testament
Undoubtedly the mystery of our religion is a great wonder: "He was made visible in human form; He was vindicated by the Spirit; He was seen by angels; He was proclaimed among the heathen; He was trusted in throughout the world; He was taken up to glory."
World English Bible
Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
Worrell New Testament
And, confessedly, great is the mystery of godliness; God was manifested in flesh, was justified in the Spirit, was seen by angels, preached among the gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.
Worsley New Testament
And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, and received up into glory.
Youngs Literal Translation
and, confessedly, great is the secret of piety -- God was manifested in flesh, declared righteous in spirit, seen by messengers, preached among nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory!
Themes
Angels » Know and delight in the gospel of Christ
Christ » Heal persecution of » Testimony of the apostles
Christ » Morning star » Mystery of
Divinity » Of Christ » Testimony of the apostles
Flesh » The son of God (jesus Christ) becoming flesh
Great » Mysteries, that test the faith of men » Of the incarnation
Interlinear
Phaneroo
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ἐν
En
ἐν
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in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128
Usage: 2128
Pneuma
Devotionals
Devotionals about 1 Timothy 3:16
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 3:16
Images 1 Timothy 3:16
Prayers for 1 Timothy 3:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Godliness Described
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though if I am delayed, so that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the household of God, which is the congregation of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.
16 By common confession, great is
He who was
Was
Phrases
Cross References
John 1:14
The Word [Jesus] became flesh (a human being) and lived with us. We saw the glory of the only begotten son from the Father. He was full of loving-kindness and truth.
Hebrews 1:3
God's Son is the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his being. He sustains all things by his powerful word. After Jesus purged our sins, he sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Mark 16:19
After he had spoken to them the Lord Jesus, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
Luke 24:4
They were perplexed about what had happened. Two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.
Romans 16:25
Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, which was kept secret since the world began.
Colossians 1:23
Provided that you continue in the faith, grounded (on the foundation) and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news you heard, which was preached in all creation under heaven. For this I, Paul, was made a minister.
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:23
The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which means: God (God-like one) is with us. (John 1:18)
Matthew 3:16
Then Jesus was baptized and came up from the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened. He saw God's Spirit coming down like a dove.
Luke 22:43
An angel came to him and gave him strength.
Acts 20:28
Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].
1 Peter 1:12
God revealed to the prophets that the things they spoke were not for their own benefit but for yours. The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to make known to you what the prophets spoke. Those who spread the good news to you did this. These are things even the angels want to look into.
1 John 3:5
You know that he appeared to take away sins. There is no sin in him!
Psalm 68:17-18
The chariots of God are myriads in number, thousands upon thousands. Jehovah is among them. The God of Sinai is in his holy place.
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore Jehovah will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us).
Isaiah 50:5-7
The Lord Jehovah has opened my ears. I will not rebel, nor will I turn away from him.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
The days are coming, declares Jehovah, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch. He will reign as king and act wisely and do justice and righteousness in the land.
Micah 5:2
You Bethlehem Ephrathah who are little to be among the thousands of Judah. Out of you one will come to me who is to be ruler in Israel! His origin is from of old, from everlasting (days of antiquity) (ancient times).
Matthew 4:11
Then the Devil left Jesus, and the angels came and served him.
Matthew 13:11
He responded: You are allowed to know the divine secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but it is not for others to know. (The Greek word for you is plural and is applied to the disciples as a group.)
Matthew 28:2
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, as an angel of God descended from heaven and rolled away the stone and sat on it.
Mark 1:13
Satan tempted Jesus. This lasted forty days. The angels took care of Jesus.
Mark 16:5
They entered the tomb. They were amazed at what they saw. A young man dressed in a white robe was sitting on the right side of the tomb.
Luke 2:10-14
The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.
Luke 2:32
It is a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.
Luke 24:51
While he blessed them, he parted from them, and was carried up into heaven.
John 1:1-2
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).
John 1:32-33
John said: I saw the spirit descending as a dove out of heaven upon him.
John 6:62
What if you see the Son of man ascending where he was before?
John 13:3
Jesus knew that the Father had given him power over all things. He also knew it came from God and he returns it to God.
John 15:26
I will send the helper from the Father, the Spirit of truth, which proceeds from the Father to bear witness of me.
John 16:8-9
Upon arrival this one will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.
John 16:28
I came out from the Father and came into the world. I leave the world and go to the Father.
John 17:5
And now, Father, glorify me with you, the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
John 20:12
She saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head, and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had lain.
Acts 1:1-11
The first account I composed, O Theophilus, was about all that Jesus did and taught,
Acts 1:19
It became known to all who live in Jerusalem that the field was called the field of blood, in their language; Akeldama.
Acts 2:32-36
God resurrected Jesus and we all witnessed this!
Acts 10:34
Peter opened his mouth, and said, I truly perceive that God shows no partiality.
Acts 13:46-48
Paul and Barnabas became very bold, and said: It was necessary that the Word of God should first be spoken to you. But seeing you reject it you judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life! Therefore we turn to the people of the nations.
Acts 14:27
The congregation gathered and reported all God had done with them how he had opened the door of faith to the nations.
Romans 8:3
God did what the Law could not do, because human nature was weak. He sent his own son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering and do away with sin. So he condemned sin in sinful human nature.
Romans 9:5
The forefathers belong to them from whom came the Christ according to the flesh. God who is over all is blessed forever. Amen.
Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek. The same Lord (God) of all is abounding in riches for all who call on him.
Romans 10:18
I say: Have they not heard? Yes in fact their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the inhabited earth. (Psalm 19:4)
1 Corinthians 2:7
We speak the wisdom of God in a secret, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the ages (generations and human entities) for our glory.
1 Corinthians 15:47
The first man is from the earth, earthy: the second man is from heaven.
Galatians 2:8
The one who made Peter an apostle to the Jewish people (who are circumcised) also made me an apostle to the people of the nations (who are not circumcised).
Galatians 4:4
When the full time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Ephesians 1:9
He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.
Ephesians 3:3-10
The secret was made known to me by revelation, just as I wrote before in few words.
Ephesians 4:8-10
Therefore it says: When he ascended on high, he led captives, and gave gifts to men (anthropos: human beings).
Ephesians 6:19
Pray on my behalf, that ability to speak may be given to me, to make known with boldness the secret of the good news.
Philippians 2:6-8
He existed in the form (shape and nature) of God but did not try to be equal with God. He did not even consider it!
Colossians 1:6
It came to you even as it did. Everywhere in the entire world it bears fruit and it increases in you also, since the day you heard and knew the grace (loving-kindness) of God in truth.
Colossians 1:16-18
All things in the heavens and upon the earth where created through him. The things visible and invisible were created through him. Whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and for him.
Colossians 1:27
It was God's will to make known his secret to the people of the nations, this rich and glorious secret that he has for people. The secret is that Christ is in union with you, which means that you will share in his glory.
Colossians 2:2
I do this that they may be filled with courage and be united (knit) together in love. I have the full assurance that only true understanding brings. In this way they will accurately know God's secret, which is Christ himself.
2 Thessalonians 1:10
He will then come to be glorified in his holy ones, and to be marveled at by all those who believed, because our testimony to you was believed.
2 Thessalonians 2:7
The secret of evil (lawlessness) is even now at work. But there is one who restrains the evil till he is taken out of the way.
1 Timothy 3:9
They should maintain the secret of the faith with a clear conscience.
Hebrews 2:9-13
We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels and crowned with glory and honor for suffering death. By the grace of God he tasted death for every man.
Hebrews 7:7
It is beyond dispute that the superior blesses the inferior.
Hebrews 8:1
Here is a summary of the things we are discussing: We have this kind of high priest. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven.
Hebrews 12:2
Look to (consider without distractions) Jesus, the Leader (Predecessor) and Finisher (Perfecter) of our faith. He despised the shame. He endured the stake for the joy that was set before him. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
1 Peter 1:20
Jesus was known before the foundation of the world. He was made known at the end times for your sake.
1 Peter 3:18
Because Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit.
1 Peter 3:22
He is in heaven at the right hand of God, ruling over all angels and heavenly authorities and powers.
1 John 1:2
The life was made known and we have seen and testify about it. We declare the life to you. It is the eternal life, which was with the Father and was shown to us.
1 John 5:6-8
This is he who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ. He did not come with the water only, but with the water and with the blood. The Spirit gives witness because it is the truth.
Revelation 1:17-18
When I saw him, I fell as dead at his feet. He laid his right hand on me and said: Do not fear. I am the first and the last:
Revelation 7:9
After this I saw a great crowd that no man could number. It was from all nations, and tribes, and people, and tongues. It stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes. They had palm branches in their hands.
Revelation 17:5
A name was written on her forehead, a mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of the harlots and of the abominations of the earth.
Revelation 17:7
The angel said: Why do you wonder? I will tell you the mystery of the woman, and of the beast that carries her, which has the seven heads and ten horns.
Romans 1:3-4
This is about his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who came from the seed of David according to the flesh.