1 Timothy 3 ISV BSB Parallel

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1This is a trustworthy saying: The one who would an elder be, a noble task desires he.

1This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

2Therefore, an elder must be blameless, the husband of one wife, stable, sensible, respectable, hospitable to strangers, and teachable.

2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

3He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.

3not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

4He must manage his own family well and have children who are submissive and respectful in every way.

4An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.

5For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?

5For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

6He must not be a recent convert, so that he won't become arrogant and fall into the devil's condemnation.

6He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

7He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the devil.

7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

8Ministers, too, must be serious. They must not be two-faced, addicted to wine, or greedy for money.

8Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.

9They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences.

9They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

10But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers.

10Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.

11Their wives must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything.

11In the same way, the women must be dignified, not slanderers, but temperate and faithful in all things.

12Ministers must be husbands of one wife and must manage their children and their families well.

12A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.

13Those ministers who serve well gain an excellent reputation for themselves and will have great assurance by their faith in the Messiah Jesus.

13For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

14I hope to come to you soon. However, I'm writing this to you

14Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things

15in case I am delayed, so that you may know how to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

15in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

16By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!

16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

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