1 Timothy 6:2

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1 Timothy 6:1–4 · Berean Standard Bible

1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.

2 Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

3 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

4 he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

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Philemon 1:14

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Philemon 1:15

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Genesis 16:4

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Genesis 16:5

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Galatians 3:26

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Galatians 3:27

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Galatians 3:28

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Colossians 1:2

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Colossians 1:4

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This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.