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## above reproach ##
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Possible meanings are 1) God will not find fault with Timothy (see UDB) or 2) other people cannot find fault with Timothy.
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## the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ ##
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"until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again"
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## before God ##
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"in the presence of God" or "with God as a witness"
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## before Christ ##
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"in the presence of Christ" or "with Christ as a witness"
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## before Pontius Pilate ##
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"when standing in the presence of Pontius Pilate"
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