1 Timothy 6:1

¶ 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.

Let {G1526} as many {G3745} servants {G1401} as {G3745} are {G1526} under {G5259} the yoke {G2218} count {G2233} their own {G2398} masters {G1203} worthy {G514} of all {G3956} honour {G5092}, that {G3363} the name {G3686} of God {G2316} and {G2532} his doctrine {G1319} be {G987} not {G3363} blasphemed {G987}.

Those who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as worthy of full respect, so that the name of God and the teaching will not be brought into disrepute.

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.

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.

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Cross-References

  • Titus 2:5 (7 votes)

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

  • 1 Peter 2:17 (7 votes)

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

  • 1 Peter 2:20 (7 votes)

    For what glory [is it], if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye take it patiently, this [is] acceptable with God.

  • Romans 2:24 (5 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:21 (5 votes)

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

  • 1 Corinthians 7:22 (5 votes)

    For he that is called in the Lord, [being] a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, [being] free, is Christ's servant.

  • Ephesians 6:5 (5 votes)

    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;