1 Timothy 3:14

The Mystery of Godliness Described

14 I am writing these [things] to you, hoping to come to you in a short time.

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 Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.

13 For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith [that is] in Christ Jesus.

14 I am writing these [things] to you, hoping to come to you in a short time.

15 But if I am delayed, [I am writing] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.

16 And most certainly, great is the mystery of godliness: Who was revealed in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.