1 Timothy 6:2 “Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because th…”

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

American Standard Version

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they which haue beleeuing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren, but rather doe seruice, because they are faithfull, and beloued, and partakers of the benefite. These things teach and exhort.

Darby Translation

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise [them] because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service [rendered]. These things teach and exhort.

Young's Literal Translation

and those having believing masters, let them not slight [them], because they are brethren, but rather let them serve, because they are stedfast and beloved, who of the benefit are partaking. These things be teaching and exhorting;

Bible in Basic English

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

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Cross references

“believing”

Colossians 4:1 Philemon 1:10–16

Colossians 4:1 · BSB

Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Philemon 1:10–16 · BSB

I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became while I was in chains.

“let”

Numbers 16:3 Matthew 6:24 2 Peter 2:10 Jude 1:8 Genesis 16:4 Genesis 16:5

Numbers 16:3 · BSB

They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above…

Matthew 6:24 · BSB

No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

2 Peter 2:10 · BSB

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

Jude 1:8 · BSB

Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.

Genesis 16:4 · BSB

And he slept with Hagar, and she conceived. But when Hagar realized that she was pregnant, she began to despise her mistress.

Genesis 16:5 · BSB

Then Sarai said to Abram, “May the wrong done to me be upon you! I delivered my servant into your arms, and ever since she saw that she was pregnant, she has treated me with contempt. May the LORD judge between you and m…

“because they are brethren”

1 Timothy 5:1 Matthew 23:8 Matthew 25:40 Romans 8:29 Galatians 3:26–29 Colossians 3:11

1 Timothy 5:1 · BSB

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

Matthew 23:8 · BSB

But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 25:40 · BSB

And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’

Romans 8:29 · BSB

For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.

Galatians 3:26–29 · BSB

You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:11 · BSB

Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

“because they are”

Galatians 5:6 Ephesians 1:1 Ephesians 1:15 Colossians 1:2 Colossians 1:4 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Galatians 5:6 · BSB

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.

Ephesians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 1:15 · BSB

For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints,

Colossians 1:2 · BSB

To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

Colossians 1:4 · BSB

because we have heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints—

2 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB

We are obligated to thank God for you all the time, brothers, as is fitting, because your faith is growing more and more, and your love for one another is increasing.

“partakers”

Joel 2:28 Romans 11:17 Ephesians 3:6 Hebrews 3:1 Hebrews 3:14 1 Peter 5:1

Joel 2:28 · BSB

And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

Romans 11:17 · BSB

Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,

Ephesians 3:6 · BSB

This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

Hebrews 3:14 · BSB

We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.

1 Peter 5:1 · BSB

As a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:

“These”

1 Timothy 4:11 Titus 2:1 Titus 2:15 Titus 3:8

1 Timothy 4:11 · BSB

Command and teach these things.

Titus 2:1 · BSB

But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.

Titus 2:15 · BSB

Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Titus 3:8 · BSB

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

1All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

3If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

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