1 Timothy 6
Instructions for Slaves
1 Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
False Teachers and Love of Money
3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. References God: 1 Timothy 6:6, 2 Timothy 3:5. Truth: 2 Timothy 3:8. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:6, 3:3, Matthew 12:33, 23:13, Titus 1:11, 2 Peter 2:3, Revelation 18:3 +5
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. References God: 1 Timothy 4:8, Psalms 84:11, Romans 8:28. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 6:8, Exodus 2:21, Psalms 37:16, Proverbs 15:16, 16:8, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 13:5 +5
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. Parallel theme: Job 1:21, Psalms 49:17, Proverbs 27:24
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1)., and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. Faith: Psalms 32:10. Evil: Micah 3:11. Love: 2 Timothy 4:10. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 6:9, Proverbs 1:19, 1:31, Isaiah 56:11, Matthew 23:13, Titus 1:11, Jude 1:11 +5
Fight the Good Fight of Faith
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
13 I give thee charge in the sight of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; References Jesus: 1 Timothy 5:21, Matthew 27:11. Witness: Revelation 1:5, 3:14. Parallel theme: John 5:21
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus Christ: References Jesus: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Titus 2:13, 1 Peter 1:7. References Christ: Hebrews 9:14, 9:28. References Lord: Colossians 4:17. Parallel theme: Colossians 1:22, 2 Peter 3:14, Jude 1:24, Revelation 1:7 +5
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
Instructions to the Rich
17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; Faith: 1 Timothy 4:10, Proverbs 11:28, Romans 11:20. References God: Proverbs 30:9, Titus 2:12. Parallel theme: Proverbs 27:24, Matthew 19:23, Luke 19:2, Acts 14:17, Colossians 3:16 +5
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Good: 1 Timothy 5:10, Psalms 37:3, Galatians 6:10, Titus 2:14, 3:8, Hebrews 13:16, 1 John 3:17. Parallel theme: Luke 12:21, Romans 12:8, 12:13 +5
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternalEternal: αἰώνιος (Aiōnios). The Greek aiōnios (αἰώνιος) denotes eternal or everlasting—unending duration. Believers possess 'eternal life' (John 3:16) now and will dwell with God eternally, while the impenitent face 'eternal punishment' (Matthew 25:46). life.
Guard the Deposit
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 6:14, Acts 17:18, 17:21, Romans 3:2, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Colossians 2:8, 2:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 3:9 +5
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1).. Grace be with thee. Amen. Faith: 1 Timothy 1:19, 2 Timothy 2:18. Grace: Colossians 4:18