Catholic Public Domain Version
"holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. "
— 1 Timothy 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”
“holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. ”
“holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”
“holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.”
“Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.”
“Keeping the secret of the faith in a heart free from sin.”
“Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.”
He must not be a new convert, lest, being elated by pride, he may fall under the sentence of the devil.
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.
Similarly, deacons must be chaste, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not pursuing tainted profit,
holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
And these things should be proven first, and then they may minister, being without offense.
Similarly, the women must be chaste, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
Deacons should be the husband of one wife, men who lead their own children and their own houses well.