1 Timothy 6:1

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,

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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.
KJV
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.
WEB
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.
ASV
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.
DARBY
Let as many bondmen as are under yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and the teaching be not blasphemed.
BLB
As many as are under a yoke [as] slaves, let them esteem [their] own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be blasphemed.
ÅB
Så mange som er slaver under åket, skal akte sine herrer all ære verd, for at Guds navn og læren ikke skal bli spottet.
OTB
Alle som er under åket som slaver, skal anse sine egne herrer som verdige all ære, så Guds navn og vår lære ikke blir spottet.
B1930
Så mange som er træler under åket, skal akte sine herrer all ære verd, forat Guds navn og læren ikke skal bli spottet.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Peter 2:17–20

    Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

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  • Titus 2:5

    to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.

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  • Ephesians 6:5–8

    Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

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  • Titus 2:8–10

    and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us.

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:21–22

    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.

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  • Romans 2:24

    As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”

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  • Colossians 3:22–25

    Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

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  • Malachi 1:6

    “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’

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