1 Timothy 6:11

“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”

"But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." - 1 Timothy 6:11
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What does 1 Timothy 6:11 mean?

1 Timothy 6:11 (KJV) states, "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." This verse is a call to action for believers, urging them to pursue righteousness and godliness while avoiding the temptations…

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Pursuing Virtue: The Path of the Man of God

In the quiet moments of life, when the clamor of the world is dimmed, the Word of God speaks to the heart with profound clarity. 1 Timothy 6:11 presents a charge directed towards Timothy and, by extension, every believer: "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow…

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Prayer for the Pursuit of Righteousness and Godliness

Heavenly Father, As we come before Your throne of grace today, we recognize Your majesty and sovereignty over all. We are reminded of the words of Paul to Timothy, urging him, "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love…

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1 Timothy 6:11 - "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
inapproachable light 1 Timothy 6:16
1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
1 Timothy 4:11 - "These things command and teach."
1 Timothy 1:11 - "According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust."
1 Timothy 6:8 - "And having food and raiment let us be therewith content."
1 Timothy 6:20 - "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:"
1 Timothy 2:11 - "Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection."
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
2 Timothy 1:11 - "Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles."
1 Timothy 6:21 - "Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen."
1 Timothy 5:6 - "But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 1:6 - "From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;"
1 Timothy 2:6 - "Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time."
"These things command and teach." - 1 Timothy 4:11
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 3:11 - "Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things."
1 Timothy 6:18 - "That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;"
1 Timothy 6:15-16 – "God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords."
1 Timothy 6:7 - "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
1 Timothy 5:11 - "But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to wax wanton against Christ, they will marry;"
1 Timothy 6:14 - "That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Timothy 6:1 - "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed."
1 Timothy 6:5 - "Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself."
1 Timothy 6:19 - "Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."