1 Timothy 6:2

World English Bible (2000)

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

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  • 1 Tim 4:11 : 11 Command and teach these things.
  • Gen 16:4-5 : 4 He went in to Hagar, and she conceived. When she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes. 5 Sarai said to Abram, "This wrong is your fault. I gave my handmaid into your bosom, and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes. Yahweh judge between me and you."
  • Num 16:3 : 3 and they assembled themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said to them, "You take too much on yourself, since all the congregation are holy, everyone of them, and Yahweh is among them: why then lift yourselves up above the assembly of Yahweh?"
  • Joel 2:28 : 28 "It will happen afterward, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions.
  • Matt 6:24 : 24 "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Mammon.
  • Matt 23:8 : 8 But don't you be called 'Rabbi,' for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers.
  • Matt 25:40 : 40 "The King will answer them, 'Most certainly I tell you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.'
  • Rom 8:29 : 29 For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
  • Rom 11:17 : 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive, were grafted in among them, and became partaker with them of the root and of the richness of the olive tree;
  • Gal 3:26-29 : 26 For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed and heirs according to promise.
  • Gal 5:6 : 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision amounts to anything, nor uncircumcision, but faith working through love.
  • Eph 1:1 : 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and the faithful in Christ Jesus:
  • Eph 1:15 : 15 For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which you have toward all the saints,
  • Eph 3:6 : 6 that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, and fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of his promise in Christ Jesus through the Good News,
  • Col 1:2 : 2 to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Col 1:4 : 4 having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have toward all the saints,
  • Col 3:11-12 : 11 where there can't be Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bondservant, freeman; but Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
  • Col 4:1 : 1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
  • 2 Thess 1:3 : 3 We are bound to always give thanks to God for you, brothers, even as it is appropriate, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of each and every one of you towards one another abounds;
  • 1 Tim 5:1 : 1 Don't rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;
  • Titus 2:1 : 1 But say the things which fit sound doctrine,
  • Titus 2:15 : 15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.
  • Titus 3:8 : 8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;
  • Phlm 1:5-7 : 5 hearing of your love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all the saints; 6 that the fellowship of your faith may become effective, in the knowledge of every good thing which is in us in Christ Jesus. 7 For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.
  • Phlm 1:10-16 : 10 I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, 11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. 12 I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, 13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. 14 But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. 15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
  • Heb 3:1 : 1 Therefore, holy brothers, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus;
  • Heb 3:14 : 14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold fast the beginning of our confidence firm to the end:
  • 1 Pet 5:1 : 1 I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and who will also share in the glory that will be revealed.
  • 2 Pet 2:10 : 10 but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
  • Jude 1:8 : 8 Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.

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    1 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.

  • Titus 2:9-10
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    9 Exhort servants to be in subjection to their own masters, and to be well-pleasing in all things; not contradicting;

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  • Eph 6:5-9
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    5 Servants, be obedient to those who according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as to Christ;

    6 not in the way of service only when eyes are on you, as men pleasers; but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

    7 with good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men;

    8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.

    9 You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

  • Col 4:1
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    1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • Col 3:22-24
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    22 Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

    23 And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

    24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.

  • 1 Pet 2:16-18
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    16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

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    18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

  • 1 Tim 6:3
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    3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine, and doesn't consent to sound words, the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness,

  • Phlm 1:16
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    16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.

  • Titus 2:15
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    15 Say these things and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise you.

  • 1 Thess 5:12-13
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    12 But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

    13 and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

  • Heb 13:17
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    17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

  • Rom 6:16-17
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    16 Don't you know that to whom you present yourselves as servants to obedience, his servants you are whom you obey; whether of sin to death, or of obedience to righteousness?

    17 But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto you were delivered.

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

  • 2 Tim 2:24
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    24 The Lord's servant must not quarrel, but be gentle towards all, able to teach, patient,

  • 1 Cor 7:21-23
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    21 Were you called being a bondservant? Don't let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.

    22 For he who was called in the Lord being a bondservant is the Lord's free man. Likewise he who was called being free is Christ's bondservant.

    23 You were bought with a price. Don't become bondservants of men.

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  • 1 Tim 4:11
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    11 Command and teach these things.

  • 1 Cor 16:16
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    16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

  • Luke 17:7-8
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    7 But who is there among you, having a servant plowing or keeping sheep, that will say, when he comes in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down at the table,'

    8 and will not rather tell him, 'Prepare my supper, clothe yourself properly, and serve me, while I eat and drink. Afterward you shall eat and drink'?

  • 1 Tim 5:17
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    17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

  • Luke 16:13
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    13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren't able to serve God and mammon."

  • Prov 30:10
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    10 "Don't slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.

  • Lev 25:42
    68%

    42 For they are my servants, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt. They shall not be sold as slaves.

  • Luke 22:26
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    26 But not so with you. But one who is the greater among you, let him become as the younger, and one who is governing, as one who serves.

  • Rom 13:6
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    6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8 This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

  • Matt 6:24
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    24 "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can't serve both God and Mammon.

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    3 Remember those who are in bonds, as bound with them; and those who are ill-treated, since you are also in the body.

  • 2 Tim 2:14
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    14 Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don't argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

  • 1 Tim 4:6
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    6 If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

  • Matt 23:10
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    10 Neither be called masters, for one is your master, the Christ.

  • Lev 25:46
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    46 You may make them an inheritance for your children after you, to hold for a possession; of them may you take your slaves forever: but over your brothers the children of Israel you shall not rule, one over another, with harshness.

  • Jas 3:1
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    1 Let not many of you be teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive heavier judgment.

  • Titus 3:1
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    1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

  • Col 4:9
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    9 together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.

  • Exod 21:5
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    5 But if the servant shall plainly say, 'I love my master, my wife, and my children. I will not go out free;'