1 Timothy 3:9
having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
In Context
10and let these also first be proved, then let them minister, being unblameable.
Cross References
1 Timothy 1:19having faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust away, made shipwreck concerning the faith,
2 John 1:9everyone who is transgressing, and is not remaining in the teaching of the Christ, does not have God; he who is remaining in the teaching of the Christ, this one has both the Father and the Son;
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 →