1 Timothy 6:5

Translations

Modern

…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

Traditional

Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

Literal

…and constant arguing of men thoroughly corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, supposing godliness to be a means of gain.

Latin

…conflictationes hominum mente corruptorum, et qui veritate privati sunt, existimantium quæstum esse pietatem.

Original

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English

…and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain.

Notes

1 Timothy 6:5

who are devoid of the truth: Literally have been robbed of the truth; see 2 Timothy 2:18; 3:7, 8; 4:4; Titus 1:14.
regard godliness as a means of gain: (see 1 Timothy 2:2; 3:8; 4:8; 6:3; see also 2 Timothy 3:2; Acts 8:9–25): It is uncertain how these false teachers thought they would profit. In the broader culture, many traveling teachers earned money through teaching. Abuse of this system was common, and people often accused them of teaching for "gain and glory." Perhaps the false teachers in 1 Timothy brought this practice into the church or promoted a gospel marked by wealth or success. They seem to have influenced wealthy Christians and possibly women in particular (1 Timothy 6:17–19; 2:9; 5:6).

1 Timothy 6:2–10

This paragraph reveals that the true desire of false teachers is wealth, not God.

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)

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2 Timothy 3:5
…having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
2 Peter 2:3
In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
Titus 1:11
…who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
Titus 1:15–16
To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
2 Timothy 3:8
Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
1 Timothy 6:6
Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
Romans 16:17–18
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
Matthew 23:13
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.
1 Timothy 3:3
…not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.
Matthew 12:33
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is known by its fruit.
Matthew 7:17–20
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
2 John 1:8–10
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.

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Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Exhortations to Hate and Avoid Avarice: General Scriptures Concerning Avoidance Carnal Mindedness Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Company: Evil Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Doctrines: False Envy: General Scriptures Concerning Fellowship with the Wicked Forbidden Riches: General Scriptures Concerning Seeking God's Will Sound Doctrine Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Truth: Evil People are Destitute of Truth: The Wicked Destitute of Word of God: Inspiration of

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