1 Timotius 3:4

3:4 He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity. ¹ 

1 Timotius 3:9

3:9 holding to the mystery of the faith ²  with a clear conscience.

1 Timotius 5:7

5:7 Reinforce ³  these commands, ⁴  so that they will be beyond reproach.

1 Timotius 5:12

5:12 and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge. ⁵ 

[3:4]  ¹ tn Grk “having children in submission with all dignity.” The last phrase, “keep his children in control without losing his dignity,” may refer to the children rather than the parent: “having children who are obedient and respectful.”

[3:9]  ² sn The mystery of the faith is a reference to the revealed truths of the Christian faith.

[5:7]  ³ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[5:7]  ⁴ tn Grk “and command these things.”

[5:12]  ⁵ tn Grk “incurring judgment because they reject their first faith.”

[5:12]  sn The pledge refers most likely to a vow not to remarry undertaken when a widow is put on the list (cf. 1 Tim 5:9).