1 Timothy 6:21

Translations

Modern

…which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

Traditional

Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.

Literal

…which some, professing, missed the mark concerning the faith. Grace be with you all.

Latin

…quam quidam promittentes, circa fidem exciderunt. Gratia tecum. Amen.

Original

Greek

English

…which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

Notes

1 Timothy 6:21

The letter ends suddenly. There was no need for mission directions (see Titus 3:12–14). Greetings were either not necessary or not appropriate (see Titus 3:15; Romans 16:3–16).
you all: Paul sent the letter to Timothy. But Paul meant it to be read to the entire church (see 1 Timothy Book Introduction, “Literary Genre”).

1 Timothy 6:20–21

This short but pointed message emphasizes how important Timothy's task is in Ephesus (see 1:18–20; 2 Timothy 1:13–14).

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)

Related verses

2 Timothy 2:18
…who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
Romans 16:23
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.
1 Timothy 1:6
Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
Colossians 4:18
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
Romans 16:20
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Titus 3:15
All who are with me send you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with all of you.
2 Timothy 4:22
The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.
Romans 1:7
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 1:19
…holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
Hebrews 10:1–12
For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.

People

Timothy: Paul's young disciple and co-worker

Places

Laodicea: A city in Asia Minor Pacatiana: A place mentioned in some manuscripts of 1 Timothy Phrygia: A region in Asia Minor with early Christians

Glossary

Backsliding Church Meetings Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Backsliders: General Scriptures Concerning Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Doctrines: False Gnosticism Homeschooling Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Wisdom: Worldly

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