1 Timotius 5:7

5:7 Reinforce ¹  these commands, ²  so that they will be beyond reproach.

1 Timotius 6:2

6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect ³  because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. ⁴ 

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. ⁵ 

[5:7]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[5:7]  ² tn Grk “and command these things.”

[6:2]  ³ tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

[6:2]  ⁴ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

[6:2]  ⁵ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”