1 Timothy 6:13 asv — I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnes…

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"I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession; "

— 1 Timothy 6:13, American Standard Version

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

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Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

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I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;

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that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 6:13 say?
1 Timothy 6:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession; ”
Where is 1 Timothy 6:13 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 6:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 13.
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 6:13.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 6:13 in?
1 Timothy 6:13 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 6:13?
1 Timothy 6:13 reads (ASV): “I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession; ” 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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