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 

Titus 1:13

1:13 Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

Titus 1:3

1:3 But now in his own time ⁵  he has made his message evident through the preaching I was entrusted with according to the command of God our Savior.

Titus 1:9

1:9 He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ⁶  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ⁷  and correct those who speak against it.

Titus 2:1

Conduct Consistent with Sound Teaching

2:1 But as for you, communicate the behavior that goes with ⁸  sound teaching.

[6:3]  ¹ tn Grk “teaches other doctrines,” (different from apostolic teaching, cf. 1 Tim 1:3).

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

[6:2]  ³ tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

[6:2]  ⁴ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”

[1:3]  ⁵ tn The Greek text emphasizes the contrast between vv. 2b and 3a: God promised this long ago but now has revealed it in his own time.

[1:9]  ⁶ tn Grk “the faithful message in accordance with the teaching” (referring to apostolic teaching).

[1:9]  ⁷ tn Grk “the healthy teaching” (referring to what was just mentioned).

[2:1]  ⁸ tn Grk “say what is fitting for sound teaching” (introducing the behavior called for in this chapter.).