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1 Timothy 6:1

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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.

2 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.

3 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;

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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.

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Cross references

  • 1 Peter 2:17–20

    Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

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  • Titus 2:5

    To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

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  • Ephesians 6:5–8

    Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

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  • Titus 2:8–10

    Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

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  • 1 Corinthians 7:21–22

    Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.

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  • Romans 2:24

    For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you, as it is written.

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  • Colossians 3:22–25

    Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

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  • Malachi 1:6

    A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?

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