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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 3:8-13

b. Of deacons and deaconesses, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 . In regard to the office of deacon we may first remark, that if the Greek word diakonos, with its cognates, were always rendered deacons, we should have deacons in great number in the New Testament. Thus we should have Matthew 20:26, Let him be your deacon; John 2:5, the mother of Jesus said to the deacons; 12 : 26, The king said to the deacons; Romans 13:4, the magistrate is the deacon of God; Galatians 2:17, deacon of sin. From... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 3:9

9. Mystery See note on 1 Timothy 3:16. Faith In regard to doctrine. Conscience In regard to moral character and conduct. read more

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