1 Timothy 6:11 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)11 But you, man of God, run from these things [See verses 3-10], and pursue right living and godliness, having faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible11 But as for you, man of God, run away from all these things. Instead, pursue righteousness, holy living, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version11 But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness. Ver Capítulo |
Stay away from [any involvement in] sexual immorality. Every sin a person commits is outside [the realm] of his body; but the one who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. [Note: Possibly this means that sex, because it requires the deepest and most complete commitment of human involvement, becomes a unique sin when its true purpose and expression are violated].