1 Timothy 6:2

Modern English Version

Let those who have believing masters not despise them, because they are brothers. Instead, let them serve as slaves, because those who receive their service are faithful and beloved. Teach and command these things.

Cross References

Joel 2:28

And it will be that, afterwards, I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; then your sons and your daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions.

Numbers 16:3

They assembled against Moses and against Aaron, and said to them, “You take too much upon yourselves, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. So why do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?”

Matthew 23:8

“But do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brothers.

Matthew 25:40

“The King will answer, ‘Truly I say to you, as you have done it for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you have done it for Me.’

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Acts 1:15

In those days Peter stood up among the disciples (the number of people together was about one hundred and twenty), and said,

Romans 11:17

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive shoot, were grafted in among them and became a partaker with them of the root and richness of the olive tree,

Romans 8:29

For those whom He foreknew, He predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but faith which works through love.

Ephesians 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 1:15

Therefore I also, after hearing of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints,

Ephesians 3:6

how the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel.

Colossians 1:2

To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ who are at Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 1:4

For we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints,

Colossians 4:1

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you abounds toward each other.

1 Timothy 4:11

Command and teach these things.

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not rebuke an elder, but exhort him as a father, the younger men as brothers,

Titus 2:1

But as for you, teach what is fitting of sound instruction:

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Titus 3:8

This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you constantly to affirm, so that those who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers, partakers in a heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Jesus Christ,

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence firmly to the end,

1 Peter 5:1

I exhort the elders who are among you, as one who is also an elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ as well as a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

2 Peter 2:10

especially those who walk after the flesh in pursuit of unclean desires, and despise authority. They are presumptuous and arrogant, and are not afraid to slander the angelic beings.

Jude 1:8

Likewise, these ungodly dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and slander celestial beings.