1 Timothy 3:9 meaning and explanation

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

1 Timothy 3:9, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul is writing to Timothy, his younger coworker left in charge of the church at Ephesus, giving instructions about the kind of people who should serve as deacons. In verse 9 he turns from their character to their conviction.

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