1 Timothy 3:9

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 3:9 · King James Version

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In other versions

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
ASV
Keeping the secret of the faith in a heart free from sin.
BBE
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
DBY
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
WEB
having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,
YLT
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
ENG
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
WBT
They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
BSB

In context

⁷Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

⁸Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

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

¹⁰And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

¹¹Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

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