1 Timothy 6:13

Translations

Modern

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

Traditional

I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

Literal

I charge you before God, the One giving life to all things, and Christ Jesus, the One having testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate,

Latin

Præcipio tibi coram Deo, qui vivificat omnia, et Christo Jesu, qui testimonium reddidit sub Pontio Pilato, bonam confessionem,

Original

Greek

English

I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:

Notes

1 Timothy 6:13

Paul emphasizes the historical aspect of Christ's role as a mediator (see 2:5–6). Paul holds up the way Christ Jesus testified during his trial before Pontius Pilate to set an example for Timothy to remain strong under pressure (Matthew 27:11–14; Luke 23:1–4; John 18:33–38; 19:9–11).

1 Timothy 6:11–16

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

1 Timothy 6:2–21

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

Paul (Saul) Pontius Pilate

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Church Meetings Confession King Life Pontius Pilate Timothy, First Letter to

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Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Decision: Exhortation To God: Creator Life: from God Pontius Pilate: Tries Jesus and Orders his Crucifixion Quickening of God's People by the Father Testimony: Religious the Christ Jesus: Zeal of

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