1 Timothy 6:11 nasb — But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentlene…

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"But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness."

— 1 Timothy 6:11, NASB

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.

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But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

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For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.

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Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

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I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Timothy 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:11 say?
1 Timothy 6:11 in the NASB reads: “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:11 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 11.
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 6:11.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:11 in?
1 Timothy 6:11 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 6:11?
1 Timothy 6:11 reads (NASB): “But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” 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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