Epistle
1 Timothy 5.22-6.11
Read in context5:22Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure.
5:23Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
5:24Some men’s sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
5:25Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.
6:1Let 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.
6:2And 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.
6:3If 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;
6:4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
6:5Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
6:6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
6:7For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
6:8And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
6:9But 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.
6:10For 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.
6:11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.