1 Timothy 3:14

Reasons for Paul’s Instructions

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,

1 Timothy 3:14 in Other Translations

14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:

14 I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,

14 I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon,

14 I hope to visit you soon, but just in case I'm delayed, I'm writing this letter so

14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly;

14 I hope to visit you soon. However, I'm writing this to you

14 I write these things to you, hoping to come to you soon.

14 I hope I can come to you soon. But now I am writing these directions to you.

1 Timothy 3:14 Meaning and Commentary

1 Timothy 3:14

These things write I unto thee
Concerning the offices of bishops and deacons, their several qualifications, and the rules of judging of persons fit for such service:

hoping to come unto thee shortly;
at Ephesus. He could not tell whether he could come or not, and therefore makes no promise, but hoped he should; and since it was uncertain, he thought fit to write the above things for his instruction and use.

1 Timothy 3:14 In-Context

12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well.

13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

14 Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,

15 if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

16 Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit,was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.