“1 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. 2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise
[them], because they are brethren; but rather do [them] service, because
they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things
teach and exhort. 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to
wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the
doctrine which is according to godliness; 4 He is proud, knowing
nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh
envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, 5 Perverse disputings of men of
corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is
godliness: from such withdraw thyself.”
“6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought
nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they
that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many
foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some
coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves
through with many sorrows. 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things;
and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience,
meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession
before many witnesses.”
“13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things,
and [before] Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good
confession; 14 That thou keep [this] commandment without spot,
unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in
his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the
King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling
in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor
can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen. 17 Charge them
that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in
uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things
to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready
to distribute, willing to communicate; 19 Laying up in store for
themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay
hold on eternal life. 20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy
trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science
falsely so called: 21 Which some professing have erred concerning the
faith. Grace [be] with thee. Amen. <<[The first to Timothy was written
from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.]>>” (1
Timothy 6:1-21 AV)
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