I Timothy 3:16
The Scripture
(16) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul listed the qualifications for a bishop, including being blameless, the husband of one wife, sober, and able to teach, as well as similar qualifications for deacons and their wives. He expressed hope to visit Timothy soon but wrote so that Timothy would know how to conduct himself in the house of God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hebrews 7:7I Timothy 3:9Matthew 13:11Romans 16:25I Corinthians 2:7Ephesians 1:9Ephesians 3:3Ephesians 3:4Ephesians 3:5Ephesians 3:6Ephesians 3:7Ephesians 3:8
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