1 Timothy 3:13 — Compare Translations

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For those who perform well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and also gain much confidence and freedom and boldness in the faith which is [founded on and centers] in Christ Jesus.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

For those who perform well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and also gain much confidence and freedom and boldness in the faith which is [founded on and centers] in Christ Jesus.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

for those who shall have ministered well obtain for themselves a good degree, and much boldness in faith which [is] in Christ Jesus.

English EASY 2024

If a deacon serves God's people well, then people will respect him as a good person. He will become strong to tell people about his faith in Christ Jesus.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Those who do well as special servants are making an honorable place for themselves. And they will feel very sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.

For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Those helpers who do their work well win for themselves a good standing and are able to speak boldly about their faith in Christ Jesus.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Those deacons who serve well gain an excellent reputation and will have confidence as a result of their faith in Christ Jesus.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English KJV 1611

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.

English LSB

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

For those who have served well in the office of deacon purchase for themselves good standing and great boldness in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Thus those who serve well as deacons gain good standing and much confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Those who have served well earn the full respect of others. They also become more sure of their faith in Christ Jesus.

English NIV

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

English NKJ 1982

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

English NLT

Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

For those who serve in this way will obtain an honorable reputation for themselves and a greater right to speak boldly in the faith that comes from Jesus Christ!

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Those who do well as deacons will be well rewarded both by respect from others and also by developing their own confidence and bold trust in the Lord.

English Tyndale 1537

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesu.