OET interlinear 1TIM 3:13

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

γὰρ

for

Here, the word For introduces a reason why deacons should be the kind of people that Paul has described in 3:8–12. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a word or phrase that introduces a reason to keep a set of requirements, or you could leave For untranslated. Alternate translation: “They should strive to be that kind of people, since” or “Here is why they should do those things:”

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

οἱ & διακονήσαντες

the_‹ones› & /having/_served

Here, the phrase the ones having served could refer: (1) just to the deacons, whom Paul has discussed in 3:8–12. Alternate translation: “the deacons who have served” (2) both to the deacons and to the overseers, whom he has discussed in 3:1–12. Alternate translation: “the overseers and the deacons who have served”

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

βαθμὸν & καλὸν

/a/_standing & good

Here Paul speaks as if these people will have good standing. He could be indicating that they will gain: (1) respect and influence among believers. Alternate translation: “a good reputation” or “honor among believers” (2) a specific position or office that is respected. Alternate translation: “a respected position” or “an honored office”

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

πολλὴν παρρησίαν ἐν πίστει

great confidence in /the/_faith

Here, the phrase much confidence in the faith could mean that these people: (1) will have much confidence in their faith. Alternate translation: “much confidence about their faith” (2) will speak with much confidence about the faith. Alternate translation: “much confidence in speaking about the faith”

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

πίστει τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ

/the/_faith ¬which in Christ Jesus

Here, the phrase the faith that is in Christ Jesus could refer to: (1) the act of having faith in Christ Jesus. Alternate translation: “the faith that they have in Christ Jesus” (2) what people believe about Christ Jesus when they have faith in him. Alternate translation: “what Christians believe about Christ Jesus”

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

πολλὴν παρρησίαν ἐν πίστει τῇ ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ

great confidence in /the/_faith ¬which in Christ Jesus

If your language does not use abstract nouns for the ideas of confidence and faith, you could express the same ideas in another way. Make sure that your translation fits with the options you chose in the previous notes. Alternate translation: “be able to be very confident as they believe in Christ Jesus” or “be very confident about how they believe in Christ Jesus”