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1 Timothy 6
New American Standard Bible

Instructions to Those Who Minister

6 (A)All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor (B)so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be [a]spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are (C)brothers or sisters, but must serve them all the more, because those who [b]partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. (D)Teach and [c]preach these principles.

3 If anyone (E)advocates a different doctrine and does not [d]agree with (F)sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine (G)conforming to godliness, 4 he is (H)conceited and understands nothing; but he [e]has a sick craving for (I)controversial questions and (J)disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction between (K)people of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who (L)suppose that [f]godliness is a means of gain. 6 (M)But godliness actually is a means of (N)great gain when accompanied by (O)contentment. 7 For (P)we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either. 8 If we (Q)have food and [g]covering, with these we shall be content. 9 (R)But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and (S)a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For (T)the love of money is a root of all [h]sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have (U)wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many [i]griefs.

11 But (V)flee from these things, you (W)man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, (X)faith, (Y)love, [j]perseverance, and gentleness. 12 (Z)Fight the good fight of (AA)faith; (AB)take hold of the eternal life (AC)to which you were called, and for which you made the good (AD)confession in the presence of (AE)many witnesses. 13 (AF)I direct you in the presence of God, who [k]gives life to all things, and of (AG)Christ Jesus, who testified the (AH)good confession (AI)before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep the commandment without [l]fault or reproach until the (AJ)appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which He will [m]bring about at (AK)the proper time—He who is (AL)the blessed and (AM)only Sovereign, (AN)the King of [n]kings and (AO)Lord of [o]lords, 16 (AP)who alone possesses immortality and (AQ)dwells in unapproachable light, (AR)whom [p]no one has seen or can see. (AS)To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

17 Instruct those who are rich in (AT)this present world (AU)not to be conceited or to (AV)set their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, (AW)who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in (AX)good [q]works, (AY)to be generous and ready to share, 19 (AZ)storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may (BA)take hold of that which is truly life.

20 (BB)Timothy, protect (BC)what has been entrusted to you, avoiding (BD)worldly, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge”— 21 which some have professed and thereby have (BE)gone astray [r]from (BF)the faith.

(BG)Grace be with you.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 6:1 Or blasphemed
  2. 1 Timothy 6:2 Or devote themselves to kindness
  3. 1 Timothy 6:2 Lit exhort, urge
  4. 1 Timothy 6:3 Lit come to; or come with
  5. 1 Timothy 6:4 Lit is sick about
  6. 1 Timothy 6:5 Or religion
  7. 1 Timothy 6:8 I.e., any covering for protection, mainly clothing
  8. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit the evils
  9. 1 Timothy 6:10 Lit pains
  10. 1 Timothy 6:11 Or steadfastness
  11. 1 Timothy 6:13 Or keeps alive
  12. 1 Timothy 6:14 Lit spot
  13. 1 Timothy 6:15 Lit show
  14. 1 Timothy 6:15 Lit those who reign as kings
  15. 1 Timothy 6:15 Lit those who rule as lords
  16. 1 Timothy 6:16 Lit none of mankind
  17. 1 Timothy 6:18 Or deeds
  18. 1 Timothy 6:21 Lit concerning
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1 Timothy 6
New Life Version

Teaching About Christians Who Were Servants

6 All you Christians who are servants must respect your owners and work hard for them. Do not let the name of God and our teaching be spoken against because of poor work. 2 Those who have Christian owners must respect their owners because they are Christian brothers. They should work hard for them because much-loved Christian brothers are being helped by their work. Teach and preach these things.

Live Like God Wants You to Live

3 Someone may teach something else. He may not agree with the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. He may not teach you to live God-like lives. 4 Such a person is full of pride and knows nothing. He wastes time on questions and argues about things that are not important. This makes those he teaches jealous and they want to fight. They talk bad and have bad ideas about others. 5 Men who are not able to use their minds in the right way because of sin argue all the time. They do not have the truth. They think religion is a way to get much for themselves.

6 A God-like life gives us much when we are happy for what we have. 7 We came into this world with nothing. For sure, when we die, we will take nothing with us. 8 If we have food and clothing, let us be happy. 9 But men who want lots of money are tempted. They are trapped into doing all kinds of foolish things and things which hurt them. These things drag them into sin and will destroy them. 10 The love of money is the beginning of all kinds of sin. Some people have turned from the faith because of their love for money. They have made much pain for themselves because of this.

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

11 But you, man of God, turn away from all these sinful things. Work at being right with God. Live a God-like life. Have faith and love. Be willing to wait. Have a kind heart. 12 Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the life that lasts forever. You were chosen to receive it. You have spoken well about this life in front of many people.

13 I tell you this before God Who gives life to all people and before Jesus Christ Who spoke well in front of Pontius Pilate. 14 You must do all our Lord Jesus Christ said so no one can speak against you. Do this until He comes again. 15 At the right time, we will be shown that God is the One Who has all power. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. 16 He can never die. He lives in a light so bright that no man can go near Him. No man has ever seen God or can see Him. Honor and power belong to Him forever. Let it be so.

Paul’s Last Words to Timothy

17 Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money. Money cannot be trusted. They should put their trust in God. He gives us all we need for our happiness. 18 Tell them to do good and be rich in good works. They should give much to those in need and be ready to share. 19 Then they will be gathering together riches for themselves. These good things are what they will build on for the future. Then they will have the only true life!

20 Timothy, keep safe what God has trusted you with. Turn away from foolish talk. Do not argue with those who think they know so much. They know less than they think they do. 21 Some people have gone after much learning. It has proved to be false and they have turned away from the faith. May you have God’s loving-favor.

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1 Timoteo 6
Nueva Biblia de las Américas

Cómo servir a los superiores

6 Todos los que están bajo yugo como esclavos(A), consideren a sus propios amos como dignos de todo honor, para que el nombre de Dios y nuestra doctrina no sean blasfemados(B). 2 Y los que tienen amos que son creyentes, no les falten el respeto, porque son hermanos(C), sino sírvanles aún mejor, ya que son creyentes y amados los que se benefician de su servicio. Enseña(D) y predica[a] estos principios.

Las doctrinas falsas y el amor al dinero

3 Si alguien enseña una doctrina diferente(E) y no se conforma a[b] las sanas palabras(F), las de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, y a la doctrina que es conforme a la piedad(G), 4 está envanecido(H) y nada entiende, sino que tiene un interés corrompido[c] en discusiones(I) y contiendas de palabras(J), de las cuales nacen envidias, pleitos, blasfemias, malas sospechas, 5 y constantes rencillas entre hombres de mente depravada(K), que están privados de la verdad, que suponen que la piedad[d] es un medio de ganancia[e](L).

6 Pero la piedad(M), en efecto, es un medio de gran ganancia(N) cuando va acompañada de contentamiento(O). 7 Porque nada hemos traído al mundo(P), así que nada podemos sacar de él. 8 Y si tenemos qué comer(Q) y con qué cubrirnos, con eso estaremos contentos. 9 Pero los que quieren enriquecerse(R) caen en tentación y lazo(S) y en muchos deseos necios y dañosos que hunden a los hombres en la ruina y en la perdición[f]. 10 Porque la raíz de todos los males es el amor al dinero(T), por el cual, codiciándolo algunos, se extraviaron de la fe(U) y se torturaron[g] con muchos dolores.

Exhortación y doxología

11 Pero tú, oh hombre de Dios(V), huye de estas cosas(W), y sigue la justicia, la piedad, la fe(X), el amor(Y), la perseverancia y la amabilidad. 12 Pelea la buena batalla(Z) de la fe(AA). Echa mano de la vida eterna(AB) a la cual fuiste llamado(AC), y de la que hiciste buena profesión(AD) en presencia de muchos testigos(AE). 13 Te mando delante de Dios(AF), que da vida[h] a todas las cosas, y de Cristo Jesús(AG), que dio testimonio de la buena profesión(AH) delante de Poncio Pilato(AI), 14 que guardes el mandamiento sin mancha ni reproche hasta la manifestación de nuestro Señor Jesucristo(AJ), 15 la cual manifestará a su debido tiempo(AK) el bienaventurado(AL) y único Soberano(AM), el Rey de reyes[i](AN) y Señor de señores[j](AO); 16 el único que tiene inmortalidad(AP) y habita en luz inaccesible(AQ), a quien ningún hombre ha visto ni puede ver(AR). A Él sea la honra y el dominio eterno(AS). Amén.

Instrucciones para los ricos

17 A los ricos en este mundo[k](AT), enséñales que no sean altaneros(AU) ni pongan su esperanza en la incertidumbre de las riquezas(AV), sino en Dios, el cual nos da abundantemente todas las cosas para que las disfrutemos(AW). 18 Enséñales que hagan bien, que sean ricos en buenas obras(AX), generosos(AY) y prontos a compartir, 19 acumulando para sí el tesoro de un buen fundamento para el futuro(AZ), para que puedan echar mano de lo que en verdad es vida(BA).

Exhortación final y bendición

20 Timoteo(BB), guarda lo que se te ha encomendado(BC), y evita las palabrerías vacías y profanas(BD), y las objeciones[l] de lo que falsamente se llama ciencia[m], 21 la cual profesándola algunos, se han desviado(BE) de[n] la fe(BF).

La gracia sea con ustedes[o](BG).

Footnotes

  1. 1 Timoteo 6:2 Lit. exhorta o insiste en.
  2. 1 Timoteo 6:3 O viene con; lit. viene a.
  3. 1 Timoteo 6:4 Lit. está enfermo.
  4. 1 Timoteo 6:5 O la religión.
  5. 1 Timoteo 6:5 Algunos mss. posteriores agregan: apártate de los tales.
  6. 1 Timoteo 6:9 O destrucción.
  7. 1 Timoteo 6:10 Lit. se traspasaron.
  8. 1 Timoteo 6:13 O conserva la vida.
  9. 1 Timoteo 6:15 Lit. de los que reinan.
  10. 1 Timoteo 6:15 Lit. de los que se enseñorean.
  11. 1 Timoteo 6:17 O siglo.
  12. 1 Timoteo 6:20 O contradicciones.
  13. 1 Timoteo 6:20 O erudición, o sabiduría.
  14. 1 Timoteo 6:21 Lit. acerca de.
  15. 1 Timoteo 6:21 Algunos mss. dicen: contigo.
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