1 Timothy 3 ISV NIV Parallel

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

1Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

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

2Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his 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 given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

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

4He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.

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

5(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)

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 judgment 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.

7He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.

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

8In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain.

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

9They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

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

10They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, 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 are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

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

12A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.

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

13Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith 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 instructions so that,

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.

15if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves 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!

16Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.

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