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1 Timothy 6:11

WEB

11But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

KJV

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

BSB

11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

FBV

11But you as a man of God should run away from such things. You should seek to do what is right, practice true religion, and trust in God. Aim to love, to be patient, and gentle.

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How Do We Guard the Precious Deposit of Truth? 1 Timothy 6:20–21, Part 3 - Desiring God
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The Strength of Gentleness - Grace to You

Extra References

2 Timothy 2:22

22Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.


2 Timothy 3:17

17that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.


1 Timothy 4:12

12Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.


Hebrews 12:14

14Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,


2 Peter 1:5-7

5Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge; 6and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness; 7and in godliness, brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.


Philippians 4:8-9

8Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9Do the things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me, and the God of peace will be with you.


1 Corinthians 10:14

14Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.


1 Peter 3:11

11Let him turn away from evil and do good. Let him seek peace and pursue it.


Psalms 34:14

14Depart from evil, and do good. Seek peace, and pursue it.


1 Corinthians 6:18

18Flee sexual immorality! “Every sin that a man does is outside the body,” but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.