1 Timothy 6:4

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1 Timothy 6:2–6 · Berean Standard Bible

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,

5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

6 Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

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Acts 8:9

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Acts 8:21

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Acts 8:23

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2 Peter 2:18

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Jude 1:10

These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.

Jude 1:16

These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.

Revelation 3:17

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Romans 13:13

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Romans 14:1

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

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2 Corinthians 11:20

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Philippians 1:15

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Philippians 2:3

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Philippians 2:14

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Titus 3:9

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James 1:19

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James 2:14

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James 2:15

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James 2:16

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James 2:17

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James 4:1

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James 4:2

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1 Peter 2:1

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1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,