1 Timothy 6:11

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

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 6:11

BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

AKJV

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

CPDV

But you, O man of God, flee from these things, and truly pursue justice, piety, faith, charity, patience, meekness.

ERV

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

NHEB

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

SMT

And thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow justice, devotion, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 6:11

ButG1161Conjunction thouG4771 OG5599 manG444Noun MasculineofGodG2316Noun Masculine fleeG5343VerbthesethingsG5023 andG1161ConjunctionfollowafterG1377Verb righteousnessG1343Noun Feminine godlinessG2150Noun Feminine faithG4102Noun Feminine loveG26Noun Feminine patienceG5281Noun Feminine meeknessG4236Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Timothy 6:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 6:11

Summary

Pursue moral character and spiritual virtues

Event

Exhortation to virtuous living

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD