(6:1-4) Slaves ("servants" in the KJV) should treat their masters "worthy of all honor, that the
name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed." This is especially true when both slave and owner are Christians. Anyone that teaches otherwise
is a proud know-nothing.
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(6:1) "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."
(6:2) "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."
(6:3-4) "If any man teach otherwise ... He is proud, knowing nothing."
(6:5) "Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth ... from such
withdraw thyself."
Stay away from those who discuss important matters -- especially if they disagree with Paul.
(6:7-10) On money
(6:7) "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry
nothing out."
(6:8) "Having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
(6:9) "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."
(6:14)
"Keep this commandment ... until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Paul (or whoever wrote this) expected Jesus to return within his lifetime.
(6:20b) "Science falsely so called"
This verse is often used by believers
to justify the rejection of any idea, scientific or otherwise, that contradicts the bible.
6:1Let 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.
6:2
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.
6:3If 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;
6:4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of
words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
6:5Perverse disputings of
men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is
godliness: from such
withdraw thyself.
6:7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry
nothing out.
6:8
And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
6:9
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.
6:10
For the 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.
6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
6:12
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.
6:13
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and
before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
6:14
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the
appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
6:15
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate,
the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
6:16
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.
6:17Charge 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;
6:18
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute,
willing to communicate;
6:19
Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to
come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
6:20O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and
vain babblings, and oppositions of science
falsely so called:
6:21
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee.
Amen.
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