1 Timotius 6:3

6:3 If someone spreads false teachings ¹  and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

1 Timotius 6:2

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

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. ⁴ 

1 Timotius 1:13

1:13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant ⁵  man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

¹ tn Grk “teaches other doctrines,” (different from apostolic teaching, cf. 1 Tim 1:3).

² tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

³ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

⁴ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”

⁵ tn Or “violent,” “cruel.”