1 Timothy 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 3:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the fait..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 3:13 — KJV
“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. used...: or, ministered”
— 1 Timothy 3:13 (KJV)
1 Timothy 3:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 3:13
“And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. wells: or, cisterns fruit...: Heb. tree of food”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:13: well, themselves, good
“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:13: good, faith, christ
“Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. working: or, doing”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:13: well, good, christ
“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:13: good, faith, christ
“And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congregation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: and then they waited on their office according to their order.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 3:13: office, well, ministered
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