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.

1. Let those who are slaves always show respect to their masters, so that no one may speak ill of God and his teaching.

2. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise [them], because they are brethren; but rather do [them] service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

2. Those whose masters are Christians should not show less respect under the pretext that they are members of the church. On the contrary, they must give a better service since they are doing good works on behalf of believers and dear friends. Teach and stress these things.

3. If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, [even] the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

3. Whoever teaches in some other way, not following the sound teaching of our Lord Christ Jesus and true religious instruction,

4. He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

4. is conceited and understands nothing. This one is crazy about controversies and discussions which result in envy, insults,

5. Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

5. blows and constant arguments between people of depraved minds and far from the truth. For them, religion is merely for financial gain.

6. But godliness with contentment is great gain.

6. In reality, religion is a treasure if we are content with what we have.

7. For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.

7. We brought nothing into the world and we will leave it with nothing.

8. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

8. Let us then be content with having food and clothing.

9. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

9. Those who strive to be rich fall into temptations and traps. A lot of foolish and harmful ambitions plunge them into ruin and destruction.

10. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

10. Indeed, the love of money is the root of every evil. Because of this greed, some have wandered away from the faith, bringing on themselves afflictions of every kind.

11. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

11. But you, man of God, shun all this. Strive to be holy and godly. Live in faith and love, with endurance and gentleness.

12. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

12. Fight the good fight of faith and win everlasting life to which you were called when you made the good profession of faith in the presence of so many witnesses.

13. I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and [before] Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

13. Now, in the presence of God who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus who gave the good testimony before Pontius Pilate,

14. That thou keep [this] commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

14. I command you to keep the commandment. Keep yourself pure and blameless until the glorious coming of Christ Jesus, our Lord,

15. Which in his times he shall shew, [who is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

15. which God will bring about at the proper time, he, the magnificent sovereign, King of kings and Lord of lords.

16. Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen.

16. To him, alone immortal, who lives in unapproachable light and whom no one has ever seen or can see, to him be honor and power for ever and ever. Amen!

17. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

17. Command the rich of this world not to be arrogant or to put their trust in the uncertainty of wealth. Let them rather trust in God who generously gives us all we need for our happiness.

18. That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

18. Let them do good, be rich in good deeds and be generous; let them share with others.

19. Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

19. In this way, they shall heap up a sound capital for the future and gain true life.

20. O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane [and] vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

20. Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you; avoid useless and profane words, as well as discussions arising from false knowledge.

21. Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace [be] with thee. Amen. <[The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.]>

21. Some have lost the faith in accepting such knowledge. The grace of God be with you all.