1 Timothy 6:1

Let those who are under the yoke of servitude hold their masters in all honour, that the name of Aloha and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

In Context

2But let not those who have believing masters slight them, because they are their brethren; but serve them the more, because they are believers, and beloved who are refreshed by their ministry. These things teach and require of them.

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Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:1

I. He treats of the duty of servants, ver. 1, 2 . II. Of false teachers, ver. 3-5 . III. Of godliness and covetousness, ver. 6-10 . IV. What Timothy was to flee, and what to follow, ver. 11, 12 . V. A solemn charge, ver. 13-16 . VI. A charge for the rich, ver. 17-19 . And lastly, a charge to Timothy, ver. 20, 21 . Read the whole commentary →

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