Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, Dt 10:17; Ps 136:3; Da 2:47; Rev 1:5; 17:14; 19:16, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 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; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 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. And such as enjoyed the privilege of living with believing masters, were not to withhold due respect and reverence, because they were equal in respect to religious privileges, but were to serve with double diligence and cheerfulness, because of their faith in Christ, and as partakers of his free salvation. (11-16) The apostle repeats his warning to the rich, and closes with a blessing. Jesus Christ is the mystery of godliness (1 Timothy 3:16). Timothy. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Nothing is more uncertain than worldly wealth. (1 Timothy 6:12). People may have money, and yet not love it; but if they love it, this will push them on to all evil. 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. This is a term which means "take hold once for all." Also, leading into so many employments, and such a hurry of business, as leave no time or inclination for spiritual religion; leading to connexions that draw into sin and folly. Amen. (AR) 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves(AS) as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of(AT) the life that is truly life. The appearing of Christ is certain, but it is not for us to know the time. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: 21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith(Q) and pierced themselves with many griefs. (L) 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Grace be with thee. 1 Timothy 5 1 Timothy 6 2 Timothy 1 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. What sins will not men be drawn into by the love of money! Mortal eyes cannot bear the brightness of the Divine glory. 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. 17 Command those who are rich(AM) in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth,(AN) which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God,(AO) who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. (9-10) The folly of the greedy heart. The Christian life is a difficult struggle which contains many different pitfalls, which Paul describes as a good fight. 1 Timothy 6:1-21—Read the Bible online or download free. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 1 Timothy 6:12(ESV) Verse Thoughts. 20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted(AU) to your care. The Godhead is here adored without distinction of Persons, as all these things are properly spoken, whether of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. It grows, not through the pursuit of a process, but through the presence of a person. (D) 3 If anyone teaches otherwise(E) and does not agree to the sound instruction(F) of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited(G) and understand nothing. Grace includes all that is good, and grace is an earnest, a beginning of glory; wherever God gives grace, he will give glory.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. (M) 9 Those who want to get rich(N) fall into temptation and a trap(O) and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. When brought into the greatest straits, we cannot be poorer than when we came into this world; a shroud, a coffin, and a grave, are all that the richest man in the world can have from all his wealth. "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, … These are the things you are to teach and insist on. Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:11-16 (Read 1 Timothy 6:11-16) It ill becomes any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts upon the things of this world; men of God should be taken up with the things of God. All rights reserved worldwide. 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. 1 Timothy 6 is the sixth (and the last) chapter of the First Epistle to Timothy in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. Those who refuse to accept correct doctrines are often characterized by traits such as hard-headedness, greed, slander, and bickering. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires … The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. 2 If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. 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. Timothy became a new convert of Paul the apostle on his first missionary journey (1 Timothy 1:2, 18, Acts 14:6-23), and Timothy became a devoted traveling companion of Paul's. (1 Timothy 6:6) Godliness is a God-centered life. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the … Commonly those are most proud who know least; for they do not know themselves. 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. He that is godly, is sure to be happy in another world; and if contented with his condition in this world, he has enough; and all truly godly people are content. Christ in you [is] the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). To the rich must especially be pointed out their dangers and duties, as to the proper use of wealth. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. If nature should be content with a little, grace should be content with less. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness. The core cause of these errors is an unwillingness to accept the truth, and an insistence on clinging to false teachings. Hebrews 12:15-note See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled; (B) 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. 12 Fight the good fight(V) of the faith. Take hold of(W) the eternal life(X) to which you were called when you made your good confession(Y) in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. How the rich should behave themselves; and the use they should make of their property, 1 Timothy 6:17-19. These are the things you are to teach and insist on. Those who advance reason above faith, are in danger of leaving faith. We are not to consent to any words as wholesome, except the words of our Lord Jesus Christ; to these we must give unfeigned consent. 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. 1 Timothy 6:8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. (1 Timothy 6:6-8 RSV) Twice in that passage the apostle says that contentment is true wealth -- not possessions, not new cars or new homes, not a comfortable environment -- but contentment; there is where true wealth lies. Salvation is freely offered, but it must be grasped. The duty of Christians towards believing, as well as other masters. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness. 10 For the love of money(P) is a root of all kinds of evil. We see here the evil of covetousness. But who can give such a charge, that is not himself above the love of things that wealth can buy? It is not a fight against God but rather a struggle against the world, the flesh, the devil and our own self-will. 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) Christian Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools Showing faith in Christ by fruits of love, let us lay hold on eternal life, when the self-indulgent, covetous, and ungodly around, lift up their eyes in torment. We cannot look around without perceiving many proofs of this, especially in a day of outward prosperity, great expenses, and loose profession.11-16 It ill becomes any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts upon the things of this world; men of God should be taken up with the things of God. NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. 1 Timothy 6 Instructions for the Church. 1 Timothy 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Exodus 2:21 And Moses was content to dwell with the man: and he gave Moses Zipporah his daughter. 1Ti 6:2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who [fn] partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. That learning which opposes the truth of the gospel, is not true science, or real knowledge, or it would approve the gospel, and consent to it. (1-5) The advantage of godliness with contentment. His presence in your life is your hope of becoming the person God calls you to be. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. Those that are such, give to Satan the opportunity of tempting them, leading them to use dishonest means, and other bad practices, to add to their gains. 1 Timothy 6:7 German Bible Alphabetical: and anything brought can cannot either For have into it nothing of out so take the we world NT Letters: 1 Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into the world (1 Tim. 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. It is clear in this passage that contentment comes from a whole and balanced life. (AP) 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds,(AQ) and to be generous and willing to share. 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. iv. Timothy was a native of Lystra, and he was with Paul when he was imprisoned Rome. Timothy was a Greek. (AK) To him be honor and might forever. 1 Timothy 6:17–19 Instructions to the Rich 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. 1 Timothy 6 New International Version (NIV) 6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 1 Timothy 6 New Living Translation (NLT) 6 All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching. (17-21)1-5 Christians were not to suppose that religious knowledge, or Christian privileges, gave them any right to despise heathen masters, or to disobey lawful commands, or to expose their faults to others. God is revealed to us, only in and through the human nature of Christ, as the only begotten Son of the Father.17-21 Being rich in this world is wholly different from being rich towards God. Answer: “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). 1 Timothy 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. Luke 3:14 And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? Eternal life is the crown proposed for our encouragement. Those who are rich, must see that God gives them their riches; and he only can give to enjoy them richly; for many have riches, but enjoy them poorly, not having a heart to use them. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. These things teach and exhort. 13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate(Z) made the good confession,(AA) I charge you(AB) 14 to keep this command without spot or blame(AC) until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,(AD) 15 which God will bring about in his own time(AE)—God, the blessed(AF) and only Ruler,(AG) the King of kings and Lord of lords,(AH) 16 who alone is immortal(AI) and who lives in unapproachable light,(AJ) whom no one has seen or can see. (6-10) A solemn charge to Timothy to be faithful. See How They All Connect. 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. 6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect,(A) so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, … Every sort of wickedness and vice, in one way or another, grows from the 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. (C) Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[a] of their slaves. A sublime description of the majesty of God, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 Timothy 6:16. 1 Timothy 6:1,2 The Nature of Roman Slavery and the Apostle's Attitude Towards It 1 Timothy 6:5-7, 17-19 The Gain of a Love of Godliness, and the Ungodliness of a Love of Gain EXPOSITOR'S GREEK Newport J D White, D. D. Salvation is freely offered, but it must be grasped. First Timothy is a letter from the apostle Paul to his young protégé, Timothy, to encourage him in his new role as a … NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. Brief Summary: This is the first letter Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor who had been a help to Paul in his work. 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; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 6 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God's name and our teaching may not be slandered. 6 But godliness with contentment(J) is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. (The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.). 2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. What is the best estate worth, more than as it gives opportunity of doing the more good? They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words(H) that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth(I) and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. The necessaries of life bound a true Christian's desires, and with these he will endeavour to be content. 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. (R), 11 But you, man of God,(S) flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness,(T) faith, love,(U) endurance and gentleness. Teach and [fn] preach these principles. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) 1 Timothy 6:6-19 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: While verses 1:1-2 identify Paul as the author and Timothy as the recipient, a number of scholars think that this letter was written later by a disciple of Paul, using notes compiled by Paul—which would have been an acceptable practice in that time and place. 1 Timothy 6:12, "Fight the good fight of the faith. Amen.(AL). New International Version (NIV). In each of these ways, Jesus made a good confession before Pontius Pilate; so when Timothy is told to live up to the good confession he made (1 Timothy 6:12), he is simply being told to do what Jesus did. 4 1 “For indeed the day 2 is coming, burning like a furnace, and all the arrogant evildoers will be chaff. We are called to lay hold thereon. Hence come envy, strife, railings, evil-surmisings, disputes that are all subtlety, and of no solidity, between men of corrupt and carnal minds, ignorant of the truth and its sanctifying power, and seeking their worldly advantage.6-10 Those that make a trade of Christianity to serve their turn for this world, will be disappointed; but those who mind it as their calling, will find it has the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come. 6 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. Timothy is exhorted to fight the good fight of faith, and to keep the charge delivered to him, 1 Timothy 6:11-14. Amen. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (K) 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Turn away from godless chatter(AV) and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 21 which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith.(AW). f. Until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing: This was how long Timothy was supposed to fight the good fight. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be … 1 Timothy 6 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 1 Let as many a servants as are under the b 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 a brethren; but rather do them b service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit.These things teach and exhort. ( AU ) to your care this was how long Timothy was written from Laodicea which! 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