Timothy 6


1	Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, 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 brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. ¶ These things teach and exhort.
Godliness with Contentment
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,
5	perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6	But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7	For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8	And having food and raiment, let us be therewith content.
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.
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.
The Good Fight of Faith
11	¶ But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
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.
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; Joh. 18.37
14	that thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
15	which in his times he shall show, 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 honor and power everlasting. Amen.
17	¶ Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, 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.
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. ¶ Grace be with thee. Amen.

Published by The American Bible Society

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