1 Timothy 3:9 Parallel Translations
NASB: but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: They must have clear consciences about possessing the mystery of the Christian faith.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
ASV: holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
BBE: Keeping the secret of the faith in a heart free from sin.
DBY: holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
ERV: holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
WEY: but holding the secret truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
WBS: Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
WEB: holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
YLT: having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,
1 Timothy 3:9 Cross References
XREF:1 Timothy 1:5 But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

1 Timothy 1:19 keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 3:9 Holding the {f} mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
(f) The doctrine of the Gospel, which is indeed a mystery: for flesh and blood do not reveal it.
PNT: 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith. The gospel, God's revealed mystery to all believers.
WES: 3:9 Holding fast the faith in a pure conscience - Steadfast in faith, holy in heart and life.
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.
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