1 Timothy 3:13
1 Timothy 3:13
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing and great confidence in the faith.
What Does 1 Timothy 3:13 Mean?
Paul holds out encouragement: those who serve faithfully gain a good standing and a holy boldness in their faith.
Humble service is not overlooked by God. The one who serves well grows in confidence before God and others, his faith strengthened through the very work of caring for the church. Faithfulness in small things deepens the soul.
In the Original Language
parresia (παρρησία), 'boldness' -- confident freedom to speak and to draw near.