1 Timothy 3:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

In Context

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.

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.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.

1 Thessalonians 2:18For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

2 John 1:12I have many things to write to you, but I would prefer not to do so with paper and ink. Instead, I hope to come and speak with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 3:9-14

Qualifications of Deacons. ( a. d. 64.) 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used… Read the whole commentary →

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