1 Timothy 3:13
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.
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.
For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Note or, served well as deacons
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.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- they
- Matthew 25:21; Luke 16:10–12; Luke 19:17
- used
- or, ministered.
- Matthew 20:28; Romans 12:7, 8; 1 Corinthians 16:15; Hebrews 6:10; 1 Peter 4:10, 11
- degree
- Acts 21:35
- great
- Acts 6:5, 8, 15; Acts 7:1–53; Philippians 1:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; 2 Timothy 2:1