1 Timothy — Chapter 6

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1 Timothy 6:1 Let as many ^Rservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Deut 28:48; Isa 47:6

1 Timothy 6:2 And they that have ^Rbelieving 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.

Col 4:1; Phlm 1:10-16

1 Timothy 6:3 If ^Rany 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;

1 Tim 1:3,6; Rom 16:17

1 Timothy 6:4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting ^Rabout questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

1 Tim 1:4; 2 Tim 2:23

1 Timothy 6:5 ^RPerverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

1 Tim 1:6; 1 Cor 11:16

1 Timothy 6:6 But ^Rgodliness with contentment is great gain.

1 Tim 4:8; Ps 37:16

1 Timothy 6:7 For ^Rwe brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Job 1:21; Prov 27:24

1 Timothy 6:8 ^RAnd having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Gen 28:20; Gen 48:15

1 Timothy 6:9 But ^Rthey that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Gen 13:10-13; Num 22:17-19

1 Timothy 6:10 For ^Rthe love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Gen 34:23-24; Gen 38:16

1 Timothy 6:11 ^RBut thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

2 Tim 2:22

1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, ^Rlay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Tim 6:19; Ps 63:8

1 Timothy 6:13 I ^Rgive thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

1 Tim 5:21

1 Timothy 6:14 That thou ^Rkeep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Tim 6:20; 1 Tim 4:11-16

1 Timothy 6:15 Which in his times he shall shew, ^Rwho is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

1 Tim 1:11,17; Ps 47:2

1 Timothy 6:16 Who ^Ronly 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.

1 Tim 1:17; Exod 3:14

1 Timothy 6:17 ^RCharge 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;

1 Tim 6:13; 1 Tim 1:3

1 Timothy 6:18 That ^Rthey do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

2 Chr 24:16; Ps 37:3

1 Timothy 6:19 ^RLaying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Ps 17:14; Matt 6:19-21

1 Timothy 6:20 ^RO Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

1 Tim 6:11; 2 Tim 2:1

1 Timothy 6:21 Which some professing ^Rhave erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.

1 Tim 6:10; 1 Tim 1:6,19

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 6:1–5 — Respectful service and sound teaching

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul addresses servants' conduct and warns about proud, contentious teaching that treats godliness as a means of gain.

Key Truth: Reject teaching that turns faith into exploitation.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 6:6–10 — Contentment and the danger of greed

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Godliness with contentment is great gain. The desire to be rich brings snares, and love of money produces harm.

Key Truth: Cultivate contentment rather than devotion to wealth.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Timothy 6:11–21 — Fight faithfully and guard the trust

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Timothy is charged to pursue virtues and faithful confession; the rich should be generous, and the entrusted truth carefully guarded.

Key Truth: Guard truth and use resources generously.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Proverbs 30:8 — The prayer concerning poverty and riches connects with contentment.

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Where can contentment and generosity replace the desire for more?

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