1 Timothy 6:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:2 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:2 — KJV
“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. faithful: or, believing”
— 1 Timothy 6:2 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:2 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 6:2
“These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:2: let, despise, these
“Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. disobedience: or, unbelief”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:2: let, because, these
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:2: brethren, rather, these
“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:2: let, because, things
“For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:2: because, these, things
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