1 Timothy 3:13

“For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Timothy 3:13

For they that haue vsed the office of a Deacon well, purchase to themselues a good degree, and great boldnesse in the faith, which is in Christ Iesus.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For those who have done good work as Deacons get for themselves a good position and become free from fear in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Basic English Bible

For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

for those who shall have ministered well obtain for themselves a good degree, and much boldness in faith which [is] in Christ Jesus.
- Darby Bible

For they that have ministered well, shall purchase to themselves a good degree, and much confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- English Revised Version

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Timothy 3:13

Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 3:13


3:13 They purchase a good degree - Or step, toward some higher office. And much boldness - From the testimony of a good conscience.



People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 3:13


1Ti 3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well. These demands for the office are high, for those who exercise it well purchase themselves a good degree. Secure a high position in the church and in God's favor. And great boldness in the faith. To fill these duties well gives strength, and often fits for higher duties. Stephen (Ac 6:5,8-10) and Philip (Ac 6:5 8:5,35,40 21:8) became evangelists.

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