1 Timothy 6

“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his…” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them…” The line’s distinctive content terms include believing, beloved, benefit. Its relationship to verses 1 and 3 shows what work it does in this passage.

“If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the…” Naming Christ and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings…” The line’s distinctive content terms include cometh, doting, envy. Its relationship to verses 3 and 5 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such…” Naming Perverse keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” The line’s distinctive content terms include contentment, gain, godliness. Its relationship to verses 5 and 7 shows what work it does in this passage.

“For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men…” The line’s distinctive content terms include destruction, drown, fall. Its relationship to verses 8 and 10 shows what work it does in this passage.

“For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.” The verse names God rather than leaving the action without a source. Watch whether the next line continues, answers, or contrasts that action.

“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good…” Naming Fight keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:” Naming Christ and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see…” Naming Amen keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;” The line’s distinctive content terms include good, communicate, distribute. Its relationship to verses 17 and 19 shows what work it does in this passage.

“Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” Naming Laying keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science…” Naming Timothy keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.” Naming Amen and Grace keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.