Don't Get Caught Up in Worthless Disputes, that Can Lead You Astray |
1st Timothy 6:1-21 Paul's 1st Epistle to Timothy [in Smaller Chunks] |
Let as many servants, as are under the yoke, [a.k.a. enslaved or oppressed, consider] all their own masters worthy of [honor,] so that the Name of God & His doctrine, [a.k.a. teaching, aren't] blasphemed, [a.k.a. the Lord's Name isn't taken in vain.] [Ephesians 6:5-6 Servants, be obedient to [those, who] are your [earthly] masters, with fear, [a.k.a. respect,] & trembling, with singleness of heart, [a.k.a. with sincerity, like] unto Christ. Not with eyeservice, [a.k.a. only working when being watched, like] men-pleasers; but [like] the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart.] |
And let not [those] [servants] [who] have believing masters, despise them, because they are brethren, [a.k.a. fellow-believers.] But [instead, ] do service [for] them, because they are faithful & beloved, [participants] of the benefit. [John 3:15-17 That [whoever believes] in Him, should not perish, but have Eternal Life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that [whoever believes] in Him, should not perish, but have Everlasting Life. For God [didn't send] His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world, through Him, might be saved.] |
Teach, & [encourage] [with] these things. If any man [teaches] otherwise, & [doesn't] consent, [a.k.a. agree,] to wholesome words, even, the Words of our Lord Jesus Christ, & the doctrine [that] is according to godliness. |
[That man] is proud, & [doesn't] [know anything,] but [dotes on, a.k.a. cherishes,] questions, & words of [strife, a.k.a. conflict.] [From which come:] envy; strife, [a.k.a. discord;] railings, [a.k.a. harshly criticizing someone;] evil surmisings, [a.k.a. suspicion without a reason;] perverse, [a.k.a. uncontrollable, disputes from] men [with] corrupt minds, & [those, who are:] destitute, [a.k.a. without,] the Truth. [John 14:6 Jesus [said] to him, I Am the Way, the Truth, & the Life. No man [comes] to the Father, [except] by Me.] |
[They] [suppose] that [financial] gain is godliness. Withdraw yourself from such [as these.] But godliness with contentment, [a.k.a. feeling satisfied,] is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, & it's certain we [can't] carry [anything] out [of this world.] |
And let us be content, having food & [clothing.] But [those who want] [to] be rich, fall into temptation & a [trap.] And [fall] into many foolish & [harmful] lusts, [a.k.a. desires, that] drown men [through] destruction & perdition, [a.k.a. damnation.] |
For the love of money is the root of all evil. While some [have] coveted after [money,] they have erred, [a.k.a. gone astray,] from the faith [in Jesus Christ,] & [have] pierced themselves through, [a.k.a. have inflicted themselves,] with many sorrows, [like arrows.] |
But you, O man of God, flee [from] these things; & follow after: righteousness; godliness; faith; love; patience; & meekness, [a.k.a. humility.] Fight the good fight of [sharing your] faith [in Jesus Christ.] |
Lay hold on, [a.k.a. Grab on to,] Eternal Life, [to which] you [are] also called. And [you] [have] professed a good profession [of faith in Jesus,] [in front of] many witnesses. |
In the sight of God, Who [quickens, a.k.a. gives life,] [to] all things, & before Christ Jesus, Who witnessed a good confession [in front of] Pontius Pilate, I give you charge, [a.k.a. the responsibility,] that you keep this commandment without spot, [a.k.a. without blame,] & [beyond reproach,] until our Lord Jesus Christ [appears.] |
Which He shall [demonstrate,] in His [time,] Who is the Only Blessed [Ruler,] the King of kings, & Lord of lords. [Revelation 1:5-8 And from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful witness, & the First Begotten [from] the Dead, & the Prince, [a.k.a. Ruler,] of the kings of the earth. To Him, [Who] loved us, & washed us from our sins in His Own Blood. And [has] made us: kings & priests to God, & His Father. To Him be glory & dominion, [a.k.a. power or authority,] forever & ever. Amen. [Watch,] He comes with clouds; & every eye shall see Him. And also [those, who] pierced Him. And all [families] of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen. I Am [the] Alpha & Omega, the Beginning, & the Ending, [says] the Lord, [Who] Is, & [Who] Was, & [Who] Is to Come, the Almighty.] |
Who Only [has] immortality, dwelling in the Light, [unto Whom,] no man can approach. Whom no man [has] seen, nor can see. To Whom [is] Everlasting [honor] & power. Amen. |
[Command those, who] are rich in this world, [so] that they [should] not be high-minded, [a.k.a. prideful or arrogant,] nor trust in uncertain, [a.k.a. undependable,] riches, but [should trust] in the Living God, Who [gives] us all things to enjoy, richly. |
[So] that, they do good; & they [are:] rich in good works, [a.k.a. good deeds;] ready to distribute [to those in need,] & willing to communicate [their faith in Jesus Christ to others.] Laying up, [a.k.a. storing up,] for themselves a good foundation, against the time to come, [so] that they may lay hold on, [a.k.a. grab on to,] Eternal Life. |
O Timothy, keep [what] is [entrusted] to you, avoiding profane, [a.k.a. what is disrespectful to the Lord God,] & vain babblings, [a.k.a. prideful empty talk,] & [what is:] falsely called science. Which some [who falsely] [profess] [this as science,] have erred, [a.k.a. gone astray, related to] the faith [in Jesus Christ.] |
[May] grace be with you. Amen. |