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1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6:14

Fight the Good Fight · 1 Timothy 6:11–16
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Translations

Modern
Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Traditional
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Literal
…for you to keep the commandment, without stain, above reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Latin
…ut serves mandatum sine macula, irreprehensibile usque in adventum Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

Original

Greek
English
Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Notes

1 Timothy 6:14

until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ: The letters to Timothy and Titus describe Christ's comings, both past and future, as “epiphanies” or “appearances” (2 Timothy 1:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Titus 2:13). An epiphany is a divine intervention at a specific historical moment. The church exists between these past and future appearances of Christ.

Christ’s first saving epiphany allowed for a new life. His future epiphany will bring final salvation. Although the present is evil, our anticipation of Christ’s appearance encourages us to live a life pleasing to God now (the “later times,” 1 Timothy 4:1–3; 2 Timothy 3:1–9). False teachers allowed sinful behaviors because they believed the resurrection had already happened (2 Timothy 2:18). Paul clarifies that salvation has started but is not yet complete. Being part of God’s household requires responsible conduct in the light of Christ’s past, present, and future saving work (1 Timothy 3:15–16; Titus 2:11–14).

1 Timothy 6:11–16

Before ending the discussion on wealth, Paul urges Timothy to live an innocent life. Paul encourages Timothy to flee the desire for wealth.

1 Timothy 6:2–21

The final major part of the letter focuses on Timothy's need to challenge the false teachers. This section mirrors the structure of 1:3–20.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Church Meetings King Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Decision: Exhortation To Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Obedience: Enjoined The Second Coming of Christ: Foretold by Apostles