1 Timothy 6:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:5 — KJV
“Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. Perverse...: or, Gallings one of another”
— 1 Timothy 6:5 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:5 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 6:5
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:5: gain, such, one
“And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:5: men, gain, one
“Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, having wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:5: men, gain, one
“And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. And when...: Heb. And in the time that they, etc to sing...: Heb. in singing and praise they were...: or, they smote one another”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:5: men, gain, one
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:5: truth, gain, such
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