1 Timothy 6:20
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 6
“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”1 Timothy 6:20
What Does 1 Timothy 6:20 Mean?
1 Timothy 6:20 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 6, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 6:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 2:8“Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”2 Timothy 2:16“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”1 Timothy 1:18“This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;”2 Timothy 1:14“That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us.”1 Timothy 1:6“From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;”Revelation 3:3“Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.”1 Timothy 1:4“Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.”Hebrews 13:9“Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.”Luke 12:48“But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”Romans 3:2“Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.”Colossians 2:18“Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,”2 Timothy 3:14“But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;”Colossians 4:17“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”2 Thessalonians 2:15“Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.”1 Timothy 6:14“That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:”1 Timothy 4:7“But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.”2 Thessalonians 1:4“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:”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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