1 Timothy 6:3

“If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;”

"If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;" - 1 Timothy 6:3
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What does 1 Timothy 6:3 mean?

1 Timothy 6:3 (KJV) states: "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness." This verse is part of a letter written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy, a young leader in…

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Guardians of the Truth: Embracing Wholesome Words

1 Timothy 6:3 (KJV) states, "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;" This verse calls us to a crucial responsibility as believers—to cherish and uphold the…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Adherence to God's Word

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of reverence and humility, seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we meditate on the profound truth found in 1 Timothy 6:3: "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord…

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1 Timothy 6:3 - "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;"
1 Timothy 3:6 - "Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil."
inapproachable light 1 Timothy 6:16
1 Timothy 6:6 - "But godliness with contentment is great gain."
1 Timothy 3:16
1 Timothy 3:15
"Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil." - 1 Timothy 3:6
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 5:3 - "Honour widows that are widows indeed."
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
1 Timothy 3:3 - "Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;"
1 Timothy 3:9 - "Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."
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 2:3 - "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;"
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."
1 Timothy 3:1 - "This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work."
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 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."
2 Timothy 3:1 - "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
1 Timothy 6:7 - "For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out."
1 Timothy 6:14 - "That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Timothy 3:12 - "Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well."