1 Timothy 6:1
1 Timothy 6:1 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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What Does 1 Timothy 6:1 Mean?
Paul addresses believing servants, many of whom labored under hard conditions. He urges them to give their masters genuine honor in their work.
His concern is the reputation of the gospel. If believers were careless or rebellious, outsiders would speak ill of God and his teaching. By serving with integrity, these believers would commend the faith they professed and silence those who would mock it.
1 Timothy 6:1 in the Original Language
doulos (δοῦλος), 'servant' -- a bondservant or slave bound to a master.
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What does 1 Timothy 6:1 mean?
Servants under a yoke should honor their masters, so that God's name and teaching are not slandered.