1 Timothy 3:14

I am writing this to you, though I hope that I will come to see you before long;

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

13Those who have filled that post with honor gain for themselves an honorable position, as well as great confidence through the faith that they place in Christ Jesus.

15but in case I should be delayed, I want you to know what your conduct ought to be in the household of God, which is the church of the living God – the pillar and stay of the truth.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 16:5I will come to you as soon as I have been through Macedonia – for I am going through Macedonia –

1 Thessalonians 2:18That was why we made up our minds to go and see you – at least I, Paul, did, more than once – but Satan put difficulties in our way.

Philemon 1:22Please also get a lodging ready for me, for I hope that I will be given back to you all in answer to your prayers.

2 John 1:12Though I have many other things to tell you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come and see you, and to 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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