1 Timothy 6:8

6:8 But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. ¹ 

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 

[6:8]  ¹ tn Grk “with these.”

[6:2]  ² tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

[6:2]  ³ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

[6:2]  ⁴ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”