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04/23 ~ From New Testament Letters
(In the Order Believed Written)
Paul’s 1st Letter To Timothy
5 - For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. {If they added “things” to the word all - greek pas - here, it would sound a little goofy. “A ransom for all..”} 7 For this I (Paul) was appointed a preacher and an apostle, and I’m telling the truth, I’m not lying, a teacher of the Gentiles (non Judean people) in faith and truth.
8 I desire then that in every place men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling. 9 And women should adorn theirselves in modesty and self-control, not with fancy hair and gold or pearls and costly attire, 10 but with what is good for professing godliness—with kindness. 11 If a woman needs to learn, let it be quietly with respect. 12 I don’t think a woman should teach or exercise authority over a man, but rather remain quiet. {I think Paul had a poor opinion and impression of women of his day.} 13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve.14 And Adam wasn’t deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed. 15 Yet she will be kept safe through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.
3:1 - This saying is trustworthy - If anyone aspires to the office of an overseer, they desire a noble thing. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3 not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. 4 He must manage his own household well, with all dignity his children well behaved, 5 for if someone does not know how to manage their own household, how will they care for God's church? 6 They mustn’t be a recent convert, or they may become puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the adversary. 7 Moreover, they must be well thought of by outsiders, so that they may not fall into disgrace, and the snare of the devil.
8 Deacons [diakonos - servant, attendant, administrator] likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tempered {by life and faith} first. Then let them serve as deacons if they prove theirselves able. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers [diabolos - devil, accuser, slanderer] but sober-minded, faithful in all things. 12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for theirselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so 15 if I am delayed, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth. 16 Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness! — He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, and was taken up in glory.
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🗝️ [ ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.
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Tomorrows verses - 1 Timothy 4:1-8
My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.
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