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1 Timothy 3:13

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

When people serve well as deacons, they earn themselves a solid reputation and become way more confident in their faith in Jesus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Good service builds both your reputation and your confidence in God.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

Paul wrote 1 Timothy to his associate Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus, likely in the mid-60s CE. Paul wrote to instruct Timothy on how to manage the church, address false teachings, and establish proper order and leadership qualifications.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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