1 Timothy 6:13 · KJV

"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;"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

¹²Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

¹³I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

¹⁴That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

¹⁵Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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Reflection Questions

How does your faith influence your actions in difficult situations?

What does standing firm in your beliefs mean for you?

When have you had to witness for your faith?

Life Application

faith

Be bold in sharing your beliefs, especially in challenging situations.

integrity

Commit to honesty and transparency in your daily interactions.

People in This Verse

PaulNT

An apostle who spread the message of Jesus and established many churches. He mentored Timothy and wrote letters to guide him.

First appearance: Acts 9:1

TimothyNT

A young leader in the early church, known for his faith and dedication to Paul’s ministry.

First appearance: Acts 16:1

Places in This Verse

Ephesus(Selçuk, Turkey today)

A significant city in ancient Asia Minor known for its temple of Artemis and as a center of early Christianity.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse refers to Jesus' testimony before Pilate, illustrating His courage and faithfulness in the face of persecution.

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