1 Timothy 6:1

1 Timothy 6:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.

Context of 1 Timothy 6:1

Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited. 2But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach them and exhort them about these things. 3If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

1 Timothy 6:1 word by word

Ὅσοι εἰσὶν ὑπὸ ζυγὸν δοῦλοι, τοὺς ἰδίους δεσπότας πάσης τιμῆς ἀξίους ἡγείσθωσαν, ἵνα μὴ τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ ἡ διδασκαλία βλασφημῆται.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Letἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• as manyὅσοςhosos · just as/how muchG3745
• servantsδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
• areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• underὑπόhupo · by/under: underG5259
• the yokeζυγόςzugos · yoke/scalesG2218
• their ownἴδιοςidios · one's own/privateG2398
• mastersδεσπότηςdespotēs · masterG1203
• worthyἄξιοςaxios · worthyG514
• of allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• honourτιμήtimē · honorG5092
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• the nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• doctrineδιδασκαλίαdidaskalia · teachingG1319
• beβλασφημέωblasphēmeō · to blasphemeG987
• notμήmē · notG3361

Cross-references for 1 Timothy 6:1

• Deuteronomy 28:48instead in hunger, thirst, nakedness, and poverty you will serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you. They will place an iron yoke on your neck until they have destroyed you.
• Isaiah 47:6I was angry at my people; I defiled my special possession and handed them over to you. You showed them no mercy; you even placed a very heavy burden on old people.
• Isaiah 58:6No, this is the kind of fast I want. I want you to remove the sinful chains, to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke, to set free the oppressed, and to break every burdensome yoke.
• Matthew 11:9What did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
• Acts 15:10So now why are you putting God to the test by placing on the neck of the disciples a yoke that neither our ancestors nor we have been able to bear?
• 1 Corinthians 7:21Were you called as a slave? Do not worry about it. But if indeed you are able to be free, make the most of the opportunity.
• Galatians 5:1For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be subject again to the yoke of slavery.
• Genesis 16:9Then the Lord’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.
• Genesis 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, “Put your hand under my thigh
• 2 Kings 5:2Raiding parties went out from Syria and took captive from the land of Israel a young girl, who became a servant to Naaman’s wife.
• Malachi 1:6“A son naturally honors his father and a slave respects his master. If I am your father, where is my honor? If I am your master, where is my respect? The Lord who rules over all asks you this, you priests who make light of my name! But you reply, ‘How have we made light of your name?’
• Acts 10:7When the angel who had spoken to him departed, Cornelius called two of his personal servants and a devout soldier from among those who served him,
• Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart as to Christ,
• Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching – like those who are strictly people-pleasers – but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.
• 1 Peter 2:17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.
• 1 Timothy 5:14So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

Commentaries on 1 Timothy 6:1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1Let as many servants as are under the yoke - The word here means slaves converted to the Christian faith; and the , or yoke, is the state of slavery; and by , masters, despots, we are to understand the heathen masters of those Christianized slaves. Even these, in such circumstances, and under such domination, are commanded to treat their masters with all honor and respect, that the name of God, by which they were called, and the doctrine of God…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Let as many servants - On the word here rendered “servants” - ͂ douloi- see the notes on Ephesians 6:5. The word is that which was commonly applied to a slave, but it is so extensive in its signification as to be applicable to any species of servitude, whether voluntary or involuntary. If slavery existed in Ephesus at the time when this Epistle was written, it would be applicable to slaves; if any other kind of servitude existed, the word would be equally…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1The duty of Christians towards believing, as well as other masters. (1-5) The advantage of godliness with contentment. (6-10) A solemn charge to Timothy to be faithful. (11-16) The apostle repeats his warning to the rich, and closes with a blessing. (17-21) Verses 1-5 Christians were not to suppose that religious knowledge, or Christian privileges, gave them any right to despise heathen masters, or to disobey lawful commands, or to expose their faults to…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1Paul recommends that those who are slaves should treat both non-Christian and Christian masters with respect. This practice will honor God's name and give a good reputation to Christian teaching (see study note on 5:1–6:2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-211Ti 6:1-21. Exhortations as to Distinctions of Civil Rank; the Duty of Slaves, in Opposition to the False Teachings of Gain-seekers; Timothy's Pursuit Is to Be Godliness, Which Is an Everlasting Possession: Solemn Adjuration to Do So against Christ's Coming; Charge to Be Given to the Rich. Concluding Exhortation. 1. servants--to be taken as predicated thus, "Let as many as are under the yoke (as) slaves" (Tit 2:9). The exhortation is natural as there was…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings