Parallel Verses
Williams New Testament
but they must continue to hold the open secret of 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.
Weymouth New Testament
but holding the secret truths of the 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, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain, 9 but they must continue to hold the open secret of faith with a clear conscience. 10 They, too, should first be tested till approved, and then, if they are found above reproach, they should serve as deacons.
Names
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:19
by keeping your hold on faith and a good conscience; for some have thrust the latter aside and so have made shipwreck of their faith.
1 Timothy 1:5
But the aim of your instruction is to be love that flows out of a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 3:16
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."
2 John 1:9-10
No one has God, who goes too far and fails to stay by the teaching of Christ. Whoever stays by this teaching has the Father and the Son.