Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 3:9
American Standard Version
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Amplified® Bible
They must possess the mystic secret of the faith [Christian truth as hidden from ungodly men] with a clear conscience.
Contemporary English Version
And they must have a clear conscience and hold firmly to what God has shown us about our faith.
Darby English Version
holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Good News Bible
they should hold to the revealed truth of the faith with a clear conscience.
International Standard Version
They must hold firmly to the secret of the faith with clear consciences.
King James Version
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
New American Standard Bible
{but} holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
New International Version
They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
New King James Version
holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
Young's Literal Translation
having the secret of the faith in a pure conscience,
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