1 Timothy 6:2-5
Legacy Standard Bible
2 But those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are (A)brothers, but must serve them all the more, because those who [a]partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. (B)Teach and exhort these things.
3 If anyone (C)teaches a different doctrine and does not [b]agree with (D)sound words—those of our Lord Jesus Christ—and with the doctrine (E)conforming to godliness, 4 he is (F)conceited, understanding nothing but [c]having a morbid interest in (G)controversial questions and (H)disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction between (I)men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who (J)suppose that [d]godliness is a means of gain.
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- 1 Timothy 6:2 Or devote themselves to kindness
- 1 Timothy 6:3 Or come with; lit come to
- 1 Timothy 6:4 Lit is sick about
- 1 Timothy 6:5 Or religion
1 Timothy 6:2-5
International Standard Version
2 Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers.[a] In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.
Rules for Godly Living
3 If anyone teaches false doctrine and refuses to agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah,[b] and godly teaching, 4 he is a conceited person and does not understand anything. He has an unhealthy craving for arguments and debates. This produces jealousy, rivalry, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and incessant conflict between people who are depraved in mind and deprived of truth. They think that godliness is a way to make a profit.[c]
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- 1 Timothy 6:2 Lit. brothers
- 1 Timothy 6:3 Or Christ
- 1 Timothy 6:5 Other mss. read make a profit. Stay away from such people.
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