1 Timothy 3:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

They must possess the mystic secret of the faith [Christian truth as hidden from ungodly men] with a clear conscience.

American Standard Version (1901)

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Common English Bible

They should hold on to the faith that has been revealed with a clear conscience.

Catholic Public Domain Version

holding to the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Holding the mystery of faith in a pure conscience.

1 Timothy 3:9 Cross References

1 Timothy 1:19

having faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith;

1 Timothy 1:5

But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.

1 Timothy 3:16

Without any doubt, the mystery of godliness is great: He was revealed in flesh, vindicated in spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.