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1Ti 3:13. Βαθμὸν) a degree, from the humble deaconship to the higher offices in the church. He who is faithful in an inferior degree, is promoted to a higher station.-ἑαυτοῖς, to themselves) They do not merely promote the interests of others.-πολλὴν παῤῥησίαν) great boldness with regard to God and man, from being well exercised.-ἐν πίστει, in the faith) that they may perceive that they are made most richly partakers of His faith and benefits.