1 Timothy 6:3

6:3 If someone spreads false teachings ¹  and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

1 Timothy 6:2

6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect ²  because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. ³ 

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. ⁴ 

1 Timothy 1:13

1:13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant ⁵  man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

1 Timothy 4:3

4:3 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ⁶  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ⁷  and correct those who speak against it.

Titus 2:1

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching

2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with ⁸  sound teaching.

¹ tn Grk “teaches other doctrines,” (different from apostolic teaching, cf. 1 Tim 1:3).

² tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

³ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

⁴ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”

⁵ tn Or “violent,” “cruel.”

⁶ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

⁷ tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).

⁸ tn Grk “say what is fitting for sound teaching” (introducing the behavior called for in this chapter.).