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1 Timothy 6:13
I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul charges Timothy in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, framing the instruction between the command to fight the faith and the order to keep it blameless until Christ's return.
The words — Παραγγέλλω (Parangellō) means "I charge," establishing a formal, authoritative directive. ζῳογονοῦντος (zōogonountos) translates literally to "giving life," describing God's active sustenance over all things.
The thread — The solemn charge before God and Christ Jesus parallels the warning in 1 Timothy 5:21 and corresponds to Christ's testimony before Pontius Pilate recorded in Matthew 27:11 and John 18:36.
Why it lands — The text requires Timothy to anchor his ministry in God's life-giving authority and Christ's historical confession. Readers must recognize that faithful leadership demands alignment with divine testimony rather than worldly approval.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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;
Cross-references
- John 18:36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”
- Matthew 27:11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- 1 Timothy 5:21 I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
- John 5:21 For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He wishes.
- Revelation 1:5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
- Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.
- Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand.
- 1 Samuel 2:6 The LORD brings death and gives life; He brings down to Sheol and raises up.
- John 5:26 For as the Father has life in Himself, so also He has granted the Son to have life in Himself.
- John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.