1 Timothy 6:13

I give you this command before God, who causes all things to live, and before Christ Jesus, who spoke what is true to Pontius Pilate:

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I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

In Context

12Fight the good fight of faith. Take hold of the everlasting life to which you were called, and about which you gave the good confession before many witnesses.

14Keep the commandment without spot or blame until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 2:6Yahweh kills and brings to life. 1 He brings down to Sheol and raises up. 1

John 5:21For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomever he wishes.

John 14:6Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through me.

John 18:36Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were part of this world, then my servants would fight so that I would not be given over to the Jews. But now my kingdom is not from here.”

Acts 17:25Neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives people life and breath and everything else.

1 Timothy 5:21I solemnly command you before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels, to keep these commands without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.

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 →

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