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Texts -- 1 Timothy 6:2 (NET)

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Summary of Timothy’s Duties
6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers . Instead they are to serve all the more , because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved . Teach them and exhort them about these things .

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  • Peter proceeded to address the situation of Christians working under the authority of others."The unusual fact, unnoticed by most Bible readers, is that he [Peter], along with Paul (1 Cor. 7:21; Eph. 6:5-8; Col. 3:22-25; 1 Ti...
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