1 Timothy 6:2

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise [them], because they are brethren; but rather do [them] service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

BSB

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

WEB

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

YLT

and those having believing masters, let them not slight them, because they are brethren, but rather let them serve, because they are stedfast and beloved, who of the benefit are partaking. These things be teaching and exhorting;

F.O.G Original

(2) Now those who have believers as their masters mustn’t despise them because they are brothers. But rather serve them more so because of helping to work good for believers who are beloved. Teach urgently this.

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

²Slaves who have believing masters must not think less of them because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better, because those who benefit from their good service are believers whom they love. These are the things you must teach and insist upon.