1 Timothy 6:1

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1 Timothy 6:1-2 The Message (MSG)

Whoever is a slave must make the best of it, giving respect to his master so that outsiders don’t blame God and our teaching for his behavior. Slaves with Christian masters all the more so—their masters are really their beloved brothers!

1 Timothy 6:1 King James Version (KJV)

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.

1 Timothy 6:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against.

1 Timothy 6:1 New Century Version (NCV)

All who are slaves under a yoke should show full respect to their masters so no one will speak against God’s name and our teaching.

1 Timothy 6:1 American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

1 Timothy 6:1 New International Version (NIV)

All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching may not be slandered.

1 Timothy 6:1 New King James Version (NKJV)

Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed.

1 Timothy 6:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)

All who are under the yoke as bond-servants (slaves) are to regard their own masters as worthy of honor and respect so that the name of God and the teaching [about Him] will not be spoken against.

1 Timothy 6:1 New Living Translation (NLT)

All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.

1 Timothy 6:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Instruct every employee to respect and honor their employers, for this attitude presents to them a clear testimony of God’s truth and renown. Tell them to never provide them with a reason to discredit God’s name because of their actions.

1 Timothy 6:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled.