1 Timothy

On Slaves

Let all who are under the yoke of slavery show respect to their masters, so that no one may speak ill of God and his teachings.

Those who have believing masters should not show less respect, claiming they are church members. On the contrary, they should provide better service because they are doing good works on behalf of believers and are beloved. Teach and stress these things.

The Controversy Against False Teachers Continues

Whoever teaches differently from the sound teaching of our Lord Christ Jesus and true religious instruction,

is conceited and understands nothing. This one is obsessed with controversies and arguments that lead to envy, insults, physical fights, 

and ongoing disputes among people with depraved minds, far from the truth. For them, religion is just a means of gain. 

n reality, religion is a treasure if we are satisfied with what we have. 

We entered the world with nothing and will leave it with nothing. 

Let us therefore be content with food and clothing. 

Those who seek wealth often fall into temptations and traps. Many foolish and harmful ambitions lead them to ruin and destruction. 

Indeed, the love of money is the root of all evils. Because of this greed, some have strayed from the faith, bringing on themselves all kinds of afflictions.

Instructions to Timothy

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Aim to be holy and godly. Live with faith and love, along with patience and kindness.

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

In the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Jesus Christ, who expressed before Pontius Pilate the authentic profession of faith: 

preserve the message revealed to everyone. Keep yourself pure and blameless until the glorious coming of Christ Jesus, our Lord, 

whom God will bring about at the proper time, the blessed and only ruler, King of kings and Lord of lords. 

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

Postscript

Tell the wealthy not to be arrogant or rely on the uncertainty of wealth. Instead, encourage them to trust in God, who generously provides everything we need for our happiness.

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

In this manner, they will accumulate a solid capital for the future and gain true life. 

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you; avoid useless and profane words, as well as discussions stemming from what is falsely called knowledge.

Some have lost faith in accepting such knowledge. Grace be with all of you.