1 Timothy 6:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:11 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:11 — KJV
“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”
— 1 Timothy 6:11 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:11 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 6:11
“And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Behold...: Heb. Behold me”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:11: god, these, things
“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:11: god, these, after
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:11: god, these, follow
“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:11: god, these, after
“Now these are the things wherein Solomon was instructed for the building of the house of God. The length by cubits after the first measure was threescore cubits, and the breadth twenty cubits. instructed: Heb. founded”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:11: god, these, things
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