1 Timothy 6:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his do..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:1 — 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.”
— 1 Timothy 6:1 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:1 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 6:1
“Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:1: let, count, worthy
“And they said unto him, From a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the LORD thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt,”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:1: servants, count, name
“And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:1: many, under, name
“And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. man: or, mortal man”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:1: let, many, name
“Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is shed. revenging: Heb. vengeance”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:1: let, servants, own
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