1 Timothy 6

Instructions for the Church

1 Let as many a bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.

False Teachers and True Contentment

2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things. 3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to b wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, c and to the 1 doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, 5 2 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. 3 From d such withdraw yourself. 6 Now godliness with e contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, 4 and it is f certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be g content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus h who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing, 15 which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only 5 Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, dwelling in i unapproachable light, j whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.

17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain k riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things l to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 m storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

20 O Timothy! n Guard what was committed to your trust, o avoiding the profane and 6 idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge -

21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

  1. Cross References
    Ephesians 6:5
    Bondservants, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in sincerity of heart, as to Christ.
    Titus 2:9
    Exhort bondservants to be obedient to their own masters, to be well pleasing in all things, not answering back.
    1 Peter 2:18
    Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
  2. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:13
    Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
  3. Cross References
    Titus 1:1
    Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect and the acknowledgment of the truth which accords with godliness.
  4. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:5
    Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
  5. Cross References
    Philippians 4:11
    Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
    Hebrews 13:5
    Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you.
  6. Cross References
    Job 1:21
    And he said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.
    Psalms 49:17
    For when he dies he shall carry nothing away; His glory shall not descend after him.
    Ecclesiastes 5:15
    As he came from his mother's womb, naked shall he return, To go as he came; And he shall take nothing from his labor Which he may carry away in his hand.
  7. Cross References
    Proverbs 30:8
    Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches - Feed me with the food allotted to me.
    Proverbs 30:9
    Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God.
  8. Cross References
    Matthew 27:2
    And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
    John 18:36
    Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.
    John 18:37
    Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.
  9. Cross References
    Daniel 2:22
    He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is in the darkness, And light dwells with Him.
  10. Cross References
    John 6:46
    Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father.
  11. Cross References
    Jeremiah 9:23
    Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches.
    Jeremiah 48:7
    For because you have trusted in your works and your treasures, You also shall be taken. And Chemosh shall go forth into captivity, His priests and his princes together.
  12. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 5:18
    Here is what I have seen: It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labor in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life which God gives him; for it is his heritage.
    Ecclesiastes 5:19
    As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor - this is the gift of God.
  13. Cross References
    Matthew 6:20
    But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
    Matthew 6:21
    For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
    Matthew 19:21
    Jesus said to him, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.
  14. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:12
    For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.
    2 Timothy 1:14
    That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
  15. Cross References
    Titus 1:14
    Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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