1 Timothy 6:11

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

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

Latin

Tu autem, o homo Dei, hæc fuge: sectare vero justitiam, pietatem, fidem, caritatem, patientiam, mansuetudinem.

Greek

English

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

Before ending the discussion on wealth, Paul urges Timothy to live an innocent life. Paul encourages Timothy to flee the desire for wealth.

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

2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
2 Timothy 3:17
…so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
2 Peter 1:5–7
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
Philippians 4:8–9
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
1 Corinthians 10:14
Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.
1 Peter 3:11
He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
Titus 2:11–12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.
1 Corinthians 6:18
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a man can commit is outside his body, but he who sins sexually sins against his own body.
1 Timothy 5:10
…and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.