1 Timothy 3:16
1 Timothy 3:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
16Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great:
He appeared in the flesh,
was vindicated by the Spirit,3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
was seen by angels,
was preached among the nations,
was believed on in the world,
was taken up in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in NIV · About the NIV
16Beyond question, great is the mystery of godliness:
He who was revealed in the flesh,
Was 3:16 Or justifiedvindicated 3:16 Or byin the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Proclaimed among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in NASB2020 · About the NASB2020
16By common confession, great is the mystery of godliness:
He who was revealed in the flesh,
Was vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Proclaimed among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in NASB1995 · About the NASB1995
16And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness:
He (Jesus Christ) who was revealed in human flesh,
Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit,
Seen by angels,
Preached among the nations,
Believed on in the world,
Taken up in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in AMP · About the AMP
16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great:
He appeared3:16 Literally He who appeared; BYZ and TR God appeared in the flesh,
was vindicated by the Spirit,3:16 Or vindicated in spirit
was seen by angels,
was proclaimed among the nations,
was believed in throughout the world,
was taken up in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in BSB · About the BSB
16There is no doubt that true godliness comes from this great mystery.
Jesus came as a human being.
The Holy Spirit proved that he was the Son of God.
He was seen by angels.
He was preached among the nations.
People in the world believed in him.
He was taken up to heaven in glory.
Read 1 Timothy 3 in NIrV · About the NIrV