1 Timothy 3:1
American King James This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.
American Standard Version Faithful is the saying, If a man seeketh the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
King James This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
World English Bible This is a faithful saying: someone who seeks to be an overseer desires a good work.
1 Timothy 3:2
American King James A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
American Standard Version The bishop therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, orderly, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
King James A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
World English Bible The overseer therefore must be without reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, sensible, modest, hospitable, good at teaching;
1 Timothy 3:3
American King James Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
American Standard Version no brawler, no striker; but gentle, not contentious, no lover of money;
King James Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
World English Bible not a drinker, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous;
1 Timothy 3:4
American King James One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
American Standard Version one that ruleth well his own house, having `his' children in subjection with all gravity;
King James One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;
World English Bible one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;
1 Timothy 3:5
American King James (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
American Standard Version (but if a man knoweth not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
King James (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)
World English Bible (for how could someone who doesn’t know how to rule his own house take care of God’s assembly?)
1 Timothy 3:6
American King James Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
American Standard Version not a novice, lest being puffed up he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
King James Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
World English Bible not a new convert, lest being puffed up he fall into the same condemnation as the devil.
1 Timothy 3:7
American King James Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
American Standard Version Moreover he must have good testimony from them that are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
King James Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.
World English Bible Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.
1 Timothy 3:8
American King James Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
American Standard Version Deacons in like manner `must be' grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
King James Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;
World English Bible Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for money,
1 Timothy 3:9
American King James Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
American Standard Version holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
King James Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
World English Bible holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
1 Timothy 3:10
American King James And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
American Standard Version And let these also first be proved; then let them serve as deacons, if they be blameless.
King James And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.
World English Bible Let them also first be tested; then let them serve if they are blameless.
1 Timothy 3:11
American King James Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
American Standard Version Women in like manner `must be' grave, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.
King James Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
World English Bible Their wives in the same way must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, and faithful in all things.
1 Timothy 3:12
American King James Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
American Standard Version Let deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling `their' children and their own houses well.
King James Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
World English Bible Let servants be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
1 Timothy 3:13
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:14
American King James These things write I to you, hoping to come to you shortly:
American Standard Version These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;
King James These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:
World English Bible These things I write to you, hoping to come to you shortly,
1 Timothy 3:15
American King James But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
American Standard Version but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
King James But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
World English Bible but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in God’s house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
1 Timothy 3:16
American King James And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached to the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
American Standard Version And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness; He who was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the spirit, Seen of angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.
King James 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.
World English Bible Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.