1 Timothy 3:13 web — For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ…

World English Bible

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

— 1 Timothy 3:13, World English Bible

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1 Timothy 3 — Context

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Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.

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Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

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Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

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

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These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly;

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but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

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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.

1 Timothy 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 3:13 say?
1 Timothy 3:13 in the World English Bible reads: “For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which 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 (WEB): “For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which 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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