1 Timothy 6:13 net — I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilat…

NET Bible

"I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,"

— 1 Timothy 6:13, NET Bible

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1 Timothy 6 — Context

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For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

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But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

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Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

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I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

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– whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

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He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.

1 Timothy 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 6:13 say?
1 Timothy 6:13 in the NET Bible reads: “I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,”
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 (NET): “I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,” 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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