Bible, King James Version
1_Timothy
1Tim.6
[1] Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their
own masters worthy of all honour, 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.
[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.
[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;
[14] That thou keep this commandment without spot,
unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
[15] Which in his times he shall shew, 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 honour and power everlasting. Amen.
[17] Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be
not highminded, 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.
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