1 Timothy 6:3

KJV1611 – Modern English

If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness;

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  • 1 Tim 1:3 : 3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,
  • 1 Tim 1:10 : 10 For fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,
  • Titus 1:1 : 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's chosen ones, and the acknowledgment of the truth which is in accordance with godliness;
  • Titus 1:9 : 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.
  • Rom 16:17 : 17 Now I urge you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.
  • Gal 1:6-7 : 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from him who called you in the grace of Christ to a different gospel, 7 Which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.
  • 1 Thess 4:1-2 : 1 Furthermore, then, we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, so you would abound more and more. 2 For you know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus.
  • 1 Thess 4:8 : 8 Therefore he who despises does not despise man, but God, who has also given unto us His Holy Spirit.
  • 1 Tim 1:6 : 6 From which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,
  • Titus 2:1-2 : 1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine: 2 That the older men be sober, dignified, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.
  • Titus 2:11-14 : 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous for good works.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.
  • 2 Pet 1:3-7 : 3 According to his divine power, he has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to glory and virtue: 4 By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge self-control; and to self-control patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love.
  • 1 Tim 4:7-8 : 7 But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profits little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
  • 2 Tim 1:13 : 13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
  • 2 Tim 4:3 : 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
  • Matt 28:20 : 20 Teaching them to observe all things I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.
  • Prov 15:4 : 4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it is a break in the spirit.
  • Matt 22:21 : 21 They said to him, Caesar's. Then he said to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.

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  • 1 Tim 6:4-5
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    4He is proud, knowing nothing, but obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

    5Useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-4
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    3As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,

    4Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.

  • 2 John 1:9-10
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    9Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God. He who abides in the doctrine of Christ has both the Father and the Son.

    10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him.

  • 1 Tim 4:6-7
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    6If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

    7But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.

  • 1 Tim 6:1-2
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    1Let as many servants as are under the yoke consider their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and His doctrine be not blasphemed.

    2And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather serve them, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and to convict those who contradict.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-16
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    14Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.

    15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

    16But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.

  • 2 Tim 3:5
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    5Having a form of godliness but denying its power. From such turn away.

  • Titus 2:1
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    1But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

  • 2 Tim 1:13
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    13Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

  • Gal 6:6
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    6Let him who is taught in the word share with him who teaches in all good things.

  • 1 Tim 4:11
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    11These things command and teach.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
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    11But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

  • 1 Tim 1:10
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    10For fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

  • Heb 13:9
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    9Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them.

  • Titus 2:12
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    12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

  • 1 Tim 1:6
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    6From which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk,

  • Titus 2:7-10
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    7In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

    9Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not answering back;

    10Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

  • 2 Tim 3:14
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    14But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

  • Titus 1:14
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    14Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
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    20O Timothy, guard what has been committed to your trust, avoiding profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge;

  • 2 Thess 3:6
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    6Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.

  • Rom 16:17-18
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    17Now I urge you, brethren, mark those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine which you have learned, and avoid them.

    18For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent.

  • Titus 1:11
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    11Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

  • 2 Cor 11:4
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    4For if someone comes and preaches another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit, which you have not received, or a different gospel, which you have not accepted, you might well bear with him.

  • Jude 1:4
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    4For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lewdness and denying the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Tim 2:24-25
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    24And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

    25in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth,

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

  • Titus 3:8-9
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    8This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.

    9But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

  • Gal 1:9
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    9As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.

  • 2 Tim 4:2-3
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    2Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.

    3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, they will gather to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

  • Col 2:4
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    4And this I say, lest anyone should beguile you with enticing words.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

  • Eph 5:6
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    6Let no one deceive you with empty words: for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.

  • Gal 1:7
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    7Which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

  • 1 Tim 4:16
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    16Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.