1 Timothy 3:9–10
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — The New International Version (NIV)
9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
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.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — New Living Translation (NLT)
9 They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience. 10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
9 holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. 10 But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — New Century Version (NCV)
9 With a clear conscience they must follow the secret of the faith that God made known to us. 10 Test them first. Then let them serve as deacons if you find nothing wrong in them.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — American Standard Version (ASV)
9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
9 holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 10 And let these be first proved, then let them minister, being without charge against them.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
9 They must have clear consciences about possessing the mystery of the Christian faith. 10 First, a person must be evaluated. Then, if he has a good reputation, he may become a deacon.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
9 they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them first be tested; then, if they prove themselves blameless, let them serve as deacons.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
9 holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience, 10 and these also must be tested first; then let them serve if they are above reproach.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
9 They must hold on to the deep truths of the faith. Even their own minds tell them to do that. 10 First they must be tested. Then let them serve as deacons if there is nothing against them.
1 Timothy 3:9–10 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
9 but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
10 These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.