1 Timothy 3:9 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,

English ASV

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

English Amplified

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

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

English EASY 2024

They must completely believe the true message that God has shown us about Christ. They must be sure in their minds about it.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

They must follow the true faith that God has now made known to us and always do what they know is right.

They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

they should hold to the revealed truth of the faith with a clear conscience.

English God's Word - GW 1995

They must have clear consciences about possessing the mystery of the Christian faith.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

English KJV 1611

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

English LSB

but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

keeping the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

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

holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

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

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

They must hold on to the deep truths of the faith. Even their own minds tell them to do that.

English NIV

They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.

English NKJ 1982

holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

English NLT

They must be committed to the revealed truths of the Christian faith and must live with a clear conscience.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

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

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Instead, they must faithfully embrace the mysteries of faith while keeping a clean conscience.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

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

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

They must be earnest, wholehearted followers of Christ, who is the hidden Source of their faith.

English Tyndale 1537

but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience.

1 Timothy 3:9 — Compare Translations