1 Timothy 6:2

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are brothers and sisters; rather, they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

Cross References

Joel 2:28

Then afterward I will pour out my spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, and your young men shall see visions.

Numbers 16:3

They assembled against Moses and against Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! All the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. So why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?”

Matthew 23:8

But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.

Matthew 25:40

And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for a slave will either hate the one and love the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth.

Acts 1:15

In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said,

Romans 11:17

But if some of the branches were broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, were grafted among the others to share the rich root of the olive tree,

Romans 8:29

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family.

Galatians 5:6

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything; the only thing that counts is faith working through love.

Ephesians 1:1

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

Ephesians 1:15

I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason

Ephesians 3:6

that is, the gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Colossians 1:2

To the saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

Colossians 1:4

for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints,

Colossians 4:1

Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.

1 Timothy 4:11

Command and teach these things.

1 Timothy 5:1

Do not speak harshly to an older man, but speak to him as to a father, to younger men as brothers,

Titus 2:1

But as for you, teach what is consistent with sound instruction.

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.

Titus 3:8

The saying is sure. I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.

Hebrews 3:1

Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,

Hebrews 3:14

For we have become partners of Christ, if only we hold our first confidence firm to the end.

1 Peter 5:1

Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you

2 Peter 2:10

—especially those who indulge their flesh in depraved lust and who despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to slander the glorious ones,

Jude 1:8

Yet in the same way these dreamers also defile the flesh, reject authority, and slander the glorious ones.