1 Timothy 3:9

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Holding {G2192} the mystery {G3466} of the faith {G4102} in {G1722} a pure {G2513} conscience {G4893}.

They must possess the formerly hidden truth of the faith with a clean conscience.

They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Timothy 1:19 (8 votes)

    Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

  • 2 John 1:9 (6 votes)

    Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.

  • 2 John 1:10 (6 votes)

    ¶ If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into [your] house, neither bid him God speed:

  • 1 Timothy 1:5 (4 votes)

    ¶ Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and [of] a good conscience, and [of] faith unfeigned:

  • 1 Timothy 3:16 (2 votes)

    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.