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1Ti 6:1-21. Exhortations as to distinctions of civil rank; The duty of slaves, in opposition to the false teachings of gain-seekers; Timothy’s pursuit is to be godliness, which is an everlasting possession: Solemn adjuration to do so against Christ’s coming; Charge to be given to the rich. Concluding exhortation.
servants - to be taken as predicated thus, “Let as many as are under the yoke (as) slaves” (Tit 2:9). The exhortation is natural as there was a danger of Christian slaves inwardly feeling above their heathen masters.
their own masters - The phrase “their own,” is an argument for submissiveness; it is not strangers, but their own masters whom they are required to respect.
all honour - all possible and fitting honor; not merely outward subjection, but that inward honor from which will flow spontaneously right outward conduct (see on Eph 5:22).
that the name of God - by which Christians are called.
blasphemed - Heathen masters would say, What kind of a God must be the God of the Christians, when such are the fruits of His worship (Rom 2:24; Tit 2:5, Tit 2:10)?