1 Timothy 3:13 net — For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is i…

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"For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus."

— 1 Timothy 3:13, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 3 — Context

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And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

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Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

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Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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Conduct in God’s Church I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you

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in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

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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.

1 Timothy 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 3:13 say?
1 Timothy 3:13 in the NET Bible reads: “For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”
Where is 1 Timothy 3:13 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 3:13.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 3:13 in?
1 Timothy 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 3:13?
1 Timothy 3:13 reads (NET): “For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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