1 Timothy 6:1
American King James Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
American Standard Version Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.
King James 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.
World English Bible Let as many as are bondservants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine not be blasphemed.
1 Timothy 6:2
American King James And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
American Standard Version And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.
King James 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.
World English Bible Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.
1 Timothy 6:3
American King James 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;
American Standard Version If any man teacheth a different doctrine, and consenteth not to sound words, `even' the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
King James 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;
World English Bible If anyone teaches a different doctrine and doesn’t consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,
1 Timothy 6:4
American King James He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof comes envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
American Standard Version he is puffed up, knowing nothing, but doting about questionings and disputes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
King James He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
World English Bible he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, insulting, evil suspicions,
1 Timothy 6:5
American King James Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.
American Standard Version wranglings of men corrupted in mind and bereft of the truth, supposing that godliness is a way of gain.
King James Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
World English Bible constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Withdraw yourself from such.
1 Timothy 6:6
American King James But godliness with contentment is great gain.
American Standard Version But godliness with contentment is great gain:
King James But godliness with contentment is great gain.
World English Bible But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:7
American King James For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
American Standard Version for we brought nothing into the world, for neither can we carry anything out;
King James For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
World English Bible For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out.
1 Timothy 6:8
American King James And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
American Standard Version but having food and covering we shall be therewith content.
King James And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.
World English Bible But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6:9
American King James But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
American Standard Version But they that are minded to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and hurtful lusts, such as drown men in destruction and perdition.
King James But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.
World English Bible But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation, a snare, and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.
1 Timothy 6:10
American King James For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
American Standard Version For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
King James For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
World English Bible For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1 Timothy 6:11
American King James But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
American Standard Version But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
King James But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
World English Bible But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
1 Timothy 6:12
American King James Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.
American Standard Version Fight the good fight of the faith, lay hold on the life eternal, whereunto thou wast called, and didst confess the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
King James Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
World English Bible Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.
1 Timothy 6:13
American King James I give you charge in the sight of God, who vivifies all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
American Standard Version I charge thee in the sight of God, who giveth life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed the good confession;
King James I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
World English Bible I command you before God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,
1 Timothy 6:14
American King James That you keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
American Standard Version that thou keep the commandment, without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
King James That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
World English Bible that you keep the commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Timothy 6:15
American King James Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
American Standard Version which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
King James Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
World English Bible which at the right time he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
1 Timothy 6:16
American King James Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach to; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.
American Standard Version who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom `be' honor and power eternal. Amen.
King James Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
World English Bible He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:17
American King James Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;
American Standard Version Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
King James Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
World English Bible Charge those who are rich in this present age that they not be arrogant, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;
1 Timothy 6:18
American King James That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
American Standard Version that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
King James That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
World English Bible that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to share;
1 Timothy 6:19
American King James Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
American Standard Version laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is `life' indeed.
King James Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
World English Bible laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of eternal life.
1 Timothy 6:20
American King James O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
American Standard Version O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto `thee', turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;
King James O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:
World English Bible Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,
1 Timothy 6:21
American King James Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.
American Standard Version which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you.
King James Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
World English Bible which some profess, and thus have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.