6:1 Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 1 , Christians who are slaves should give their masters full respect so that the name of God and his teaching will not be shamed.
6:2 If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 2 , If your master is a Christian, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. You should work all the harder because you are helping another believer by your efforts. Teach these truths, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.
6:3 Some false teachers may deny these things, but these are the sound, wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, and they are the foundation for a godly life.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 3 , Some false teachers may deny these things, but these are the sound, wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ, and they are the foundation for a godly life.
6:4 Anyone who teaches anything different is both conceited and ignorant. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, fighting, slander, and evil suspicions.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 4 , Anyone who teaches anything different is both conceited and ignorant. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, fighting, slander, and evil suspicions.
6:5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they don't tell the truth. To them religion is just a way to get rich.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 5 , These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they don't tell the truth. To them religion is just a way to get rich.
6:6 Yet true religion with contentment is great wealth.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 6 , Yet true religion with contentment is great wealth.
6:7 After all, we didn't bring anything with us when we came into the world, and we certainly cannot carry anything with us when we die.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 7 , After all, we didn't bring anything with us when we came into the world, and we certainly cannot carry anything with us when we die.
6:8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 8 , So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
6:9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 9 , But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
6:10 For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 10 , For the love of money is at the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
6:11 But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 11 , But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
6:12 Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 12 , Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.
6:13 And I command you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate,
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 13 , And I command you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate,
6:14 that you obey his commands with all purity. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 14 , that you obey his commands with all purity. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.
6:15 For at the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 15 , For at the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
6:16 He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No one has ever seen him, nor ever will. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 16 , He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No one has ever seen him, nor ever will. To him be honor and power forever. Amen.
6:17 Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 17 , Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
6:18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 18 , Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.
6:19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 19 , By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.
6:20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 20 , Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.
6:21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God's grace be with you all.
The NLT Book of 1Timothy , Chapter 6 , Verse 21 , Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God's grace be with you all.
