Commentaries:Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
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1 Timothy 3:9
The mystery of the faith (to musthrion thv pistewv). "The inner secret of the faith," the revelation given in Christ. See for musthrion in Paul (II Thessalonians 2:7; I Corinthians 2:7; Romans 16:25; Colossians 1:26; Ephesians 3:9).
In a pure conscience (en kaqarai suneidhsei). See I Timothy 1:19. "The casket in which the jewel is to be kept" (Lock).
Other Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) entries containing 1 Timothy 3:9:
Acts 6:2
Romans 16:1
1 Corinthians 8:7
Philippians 1:1
2 Thessalonians 2:7
1 Timothy 3:16
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