1 Timothy 6:2

1 Timothy 6:1 bbe — Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name…

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"Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching."

— 1 Timothy 6:1, Bible in Basic English

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“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.”
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1 Timothy 6 — Context

Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching.

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

If any man gives different teaching, not in agreement with the true words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the teaching which is in agreement with true religion,

He has an over-high opinion of himself; being without knowledge, having only an unhealthy love of questionings and wars of words, from which come envy, fighting, cruel words, evil thoughts,

1 Timothy 6:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:1 say?

1 Timothy 6:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching.”

Where is 1 Timothy 6:1 in the Bible?

1 Timothy 6:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.

What is the book of 1 Timothy about?

The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.

What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?

1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 6:1.

What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:1 in?

1 Timothy 6:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Timothy 6:1?

1 Timothy 6:1 reads (BBE): “Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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