1 Timothy 3:16

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

BSB

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

WEB

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

YLT

and, confessedly, great is the secret of piety—God was manifested in flesh, declared righteous in spirit, seen by messengers, preached among nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory!

F.O.G Original

(16) Undeniably great is the mystery of godliness!

The One revealed in flesh,
Was declared righteous in רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit,
Seen of messenger angels,
Proclaimed in Gentile nations,
Believed in the world,
Taken up in glory!

F.O.G

(16) Undeniably great is the mystery of godliness!

The One revealed in flesh,
Was declared righteous in רוּחַ Ruach-Spirit,
Seen of messenger angels,
Proclaimed in Gentile nations,
Believed in the world,
Taken up in glory!

F.O.G MSG

¹⁶Beyond 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.ᶜ

Footnotes:

¹⁶ᶜ Mystery of godliness: This appears to be an early Christian hymn or creedal statement celebrating Christ’s incarnation, ministry, resurrection, and ascension – the core truths that define authentic Christian faith.