1 Timothy 3:9 cpdv — holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. "

— 1 Timothy 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 3 — Context

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He must not be a new convert, lest, being elated by pride, he may fall under the sentence of the devil.

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And it is necessary for him also to have good testimony from those who are outside, so that he may not fall into disrepute and the snare of the devil.

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Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,

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holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

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And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense.

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Similarly, the women must be chaste, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

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Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.

1 Timothy 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 3:9 say?
1 Timothy 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 3:9 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 3:9 in?
1 Timothy 3:9 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 3:9?
1 Timothy 3:9 reads (CPDV): “holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. ” 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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