Tree of Life Version
1 Timothy 6:1
1Let all who are under the yoke as slaves consider their own masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.
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
Let all who are under the yoke as slaves consider their own masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered. 2And let those who have believing masters not disrespect them because they are brothers, but serve them even more, since those who share in the benefit are believers and loved. Teach and encourage these things. 3If anyone passes on a different teaching and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, and with the instruction in keeping with godliness,
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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 28:48you will serve your enemies, whom Adonai will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness and lacking everything; and He will put an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you.
- Isaiah 47:6I was angry with My people. I profaned My heritage. I gave them into your hand, but you showed them no mercy. You made your yoke very heavy on the aged.
- Isaiah 58:6“Is not this the fast I choose: to release the bonds of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to tear off every yoke?
- Matthew 11:9Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, even more than a prophet.
- Acts 15:10Why then do you put God to the test by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples—which neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?
- 1 Corinthians 7:21Were you called as a slave? Don’t let that bother you—but if indeed you can become free, make the most of the opportunity.
- Galatians 5:1For freedom, Messiah set us free—so stand firm, and do not be burdened by a yoke of slavery again.
- Genesis 16:9The angel of Adonai said, “Return to your mistress and humble yourself under her hand.”
- Genesis 24:2Then Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household who managed everything that belonged to him, “Now put your hand under my thigh,
- 2 Kings 5:2Aram had gone out in bands, and had taken captive a young girl from the land of Israel. So she served Naaman’s wife.
- Malachi 1:6“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. So if I am Father, where is My honor? If I am Master, where is My reverence?”—says Adonai-Tzva’ot—“you, kohanim who despise My Name!” But you say, “How did we despise Your Name?”
- Acts 10:7When the angel speaking to him had left, he called two of his servants and a soldier from among those attached to his command.
- Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your human masters, with respect and reverence, with sincerity of heart, as you would the Messiah—
- Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your human masters in every respect—not just within your master’s sight as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.
- 1 Peter 2:17Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
- 1 Timothy 5:14Therefore, I want the younger widows to get married, have children, manage a household, and give no opportunity to the enemy for slander.
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
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