1 Timothy 6:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:3 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doct..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:3 — KJV
“If 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;”
— 1 Timothy 6:3 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:3 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 6:3
“For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:3: any, otherwise, even
“Because they have committed villany in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbours' wives, and have spoken lying words in my name, which I have not commanded them; even I know, and am a witness, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:3: any, words, even
“But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:3: even, lord, jesus
“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:3: teach, lord, jesus
“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:3: lord, jesus, christ
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