1 Timothy 3:13 Parallel Translations

Those deacons who serve well gain an excellent reputation and will have confidence as a result of their faith in Christ Jesus.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

ASV:

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

BBE:

For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

DBY:

for those who shall have ministered well obtain for themselves a good degree, and much boldness in faith which is in Christ Jesus.

ERV:

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

WEY:

For those who have filled the deacon's office wisely and well, are already gaining for themselves an honourable standing, and are acquiring great freedom of speech in proclaiming the faith which rests on Christ Jesus.

WBS:

For they that have used the office of a deacon well, purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

WEB:

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

YLT:

for those who did minister well a good step to themselves do acquire, and much boldness in faith that is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:13 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 25:21 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good {g} degree, and {h} great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
(g) Honour and estimation.
(h) Bold and assured confidence without fear.

PNT:

3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well. These demands for the office are high, for those who exercise it well
purchase themselves a good degree. Secure a high position in the church and in God's favor.
And great boldness in the faith. To fill these duties well gives strength, and often fits for higher duties. Stephen (Ac 6:5,8-10) and Philip (Ac 6:5 8:5,35,40 21:8) became evangelists.

WES:

3:13 They purchase a good degree - Or step, toward some higher office. And much boldness - From the testimony of a good conscience.

MHC:

3:8-13 The deacons were at first appointed to distribute the charity of the church, and to manage its concerns, yet pastors and evangelists were among them. The deacons had a great trust reposed in them. They must be grave, serious, prudent men. It is not fit that public trusts should be lodged in the hands of any, till they are found fit for the business with which they are to be trusted. All who are related to ministers, must take great care to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ.

CONC:

Acquire Acquiring Already Assurance Boldness Christ Confidence Deacon Deacons Deacon's Degree Excellent Faith Fear Filled Free Freedom Gain Gaining Honourable Minister Ministered Obtain Office Position Proclaiming Purchase Rests Serve Served Speech Standing Step Themselves Wisely

Acquiring Already Assurance Boldness Christ Confidence Deacon Deacons Degree Excellent Faith Fear Filled Free Freedom Gain Gaining Good Great High Honourable Jesus Ministered Obtain Office Position Proclaiming Purchase Served Speech Standing Themselves Used Wisely Work

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