1 Timothy 6:2

6:2 But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect ¹  because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. ² 

Summary of Timothy’s Duties

Teach them and exhort them about these things. ³ 

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¹ tn Or “think the less of them”; Grk “despise them,” “look down on them.”

² tn Or “those who devote themselves to service are faithful and dearly loved” (referring to slaves who serve them).

³ tn Grk “these things teach and exhort.”