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Chiasm

1 Timothy 6:3–19

1 Timothy 6:3–195 matched frames1 pivot

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  • A 3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ,
    • B 3b and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
      • C 4 He is proud, knowing nothing,
        • D 4b but doting about questions and strifes of words,
          • E 4c whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
        • D' 5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,
      • C' 5b and destitute of the truth,
    • B' 5c supposing that gain is godliness:
  • A' 5d from such withdraw thyself.

1 Timothy 6:11-12

  • A 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things;
    • B 11b and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
      • C 12 Fight the good fight of faith,
    • B' 12b lay hold on eternal life,
  • A' 12c whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

1 Timothy 6:13-16

  • A 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God,
    • B 13b who quickeneth all things,
      • C 13c and before Christ Jesus,
        • D 13d who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;
          • E 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable,
            • F 14b until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
          • E' 15 Which in his times he shall shew,
        • D' 15b who is the blessed and only Potentate,
      • C' 15c the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
    • B' 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;
  • A' 16b whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
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