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. See also: 1 Peter 2:17-20 Ephesians 6:5-8 Titus 2:5 Titus 2:8-10 1 Corinthians 7:21-22
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. See also: Colossians 4:1 1 Timothy 4:11 Genesis 16:4-5 Numbers 16:3 Joel 2:28
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; See also: 1 Timothy 1:3 Romans 16:17 1 Timothy 1:10 2 Timothy 4:3 Titus 1:9
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, See also: 2 Timothy 2:23 2 Timothy 3:4 1 Timothy 3:6 2 Timothy 2:14 2 Peter 2:12
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. See also: 2 Timothy 3:5 2 Peter 2:3 Titus 1:11 2 Timothy 3:8 Titus 1:15-16
6 ¶ But godliness with contentment is great gain. See also: Hebrews 13:5 1 Timothy 6:8 Proverbs 16:8 Philippians 4:11-13 Luke 12:31-32
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. See also: Job 1:21 Psalms 49:17 Luke 12:20-21 Ecclesiastes 5:15-16 Proverbs 27:24
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. See also: Hebrews 13:5-6 Matthew 6:11 Matthew 6:25-33 Genesis 28:20 Proverbs 30:8-9
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. See also: 1 John 2:15-17 Proverbs 15:27 Proverbs 28:20-22 Acts 8:20 1 Timothy 3:7
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. See also: Proverbs 1:19 1 Timothy 6:9 Psalms 32:10 Proverbs 1:31 Titus 1:11
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. See also: 2 Timothy 2:22 1 Timothy 4:12 2 Timothy 3:17 Hebrews 12:14 2 Peter 1:5-7
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. See also: 1 Peter 5:10 1 Timothy 1:18 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 2 Timothy 4:7 Ephesians 6:10-18
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; See also: John 18:36-37 Matthew 27:11 1 Timothy 5:21 John 5:21 Revelation 1:5
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: See also: 2 Peter 3:14 1 Peter 1:7 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Philippians 1:10 Titus 2:13
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; See also: Revelation 19:16 Revelation 17:14 1 Timothy 1:17 Psalms 47:2 Jeremiah 10:10
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. See also: 1 Timothy 1:17 John 1:18 1 John 1:5 Colossians 1:15 Psalms 90:2
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; See also: Proverbs 11:28 Acts 14:17 Matthew 19:23 Proverbs 27:24 1 Timothy 4:10
18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; See also: Hebrews 13:16 1 John 3:17 Psalms 37:3 Romans 12:8 Proverbs 11:24-25
19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. See also: Matthew 6:19-21 1 Timothy 6:12 2 Timothy 2:19 Luke 16:9 Proverbs 31:25
20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: See also: Colossians 2:8 2 Timothy 2:16 2 Timothy 1:12-14 Romans 3:2 Colossians 2:18
21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. See also: 2 Timothy 2:18 Matthew 6:13 Romans 1:7 Romans 16:20 Romans 16:23