1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you, in the sight of God, who enlivens all things, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who gave the testimony of a good profession under Pontius Pilate,
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14to observe the commandment, immaculately, irreproachably, unto the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Cross References
1 Samuel 2:6The Lord brings death, and he gives life. He leads away to death, and he brings back again.
John 5:21For just as the Father raises the dead and gives life, so also does the Son give life to whomever he wills.
John 14:6Jesus said to him: “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
John 18:36Jesus responded: “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my ministers would certainly strive so that I would not be handed over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not now from here.”
Acts 17:25Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else.
1 Timothy 5:21I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect Angels, that you should observe these things without prejudgment, doing nothing which shows favoritism to either side.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:7-13
Excellence of Contentment; Evil of Covetousness. ( a. d. 64.) 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 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. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith,… Read the whole commentary →