1 Timothy 6:1-2
English Standard Version
6 (A)Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants[a] regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, (B)so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are (C)brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.
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(D)Teach and urge these things.
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- 1 Timothy 6:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface
1 Timothy 6:1-2
New American Standard Bible
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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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