1 Timothy 6:1-2
Christian Standard Bible
Honoring Masters
6 All who are under the yoke as slaves should regard their own masters[a] as worthy of all respect, so that God’s name(A) and his teaching will not be blasphemed. 2 Let those who have believing masters not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but serve them even better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.[b](B)
False Doctrine and Human Greed
Teach and encourage these things.
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1 Timothy 6:1-2
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.
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- 1 Timothy 6:1 Or blasphemed
- 1 Timothy 6:2 Or devote themselves to kindness
- 1 Timothy 6:2 Lit exhort, urge
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