Bible Strands
1 Timothy 6:14
Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul issues a charge to Timothy to preserve a specific commandment, grounding the instruction in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who made a public confession before Pontius Pilate.
The words — The Greek terms ἄσπιλον (aspilon) and ἀνεπίλημπτον (anepilēpton) literally render as "without stain" and "above reproach," directly modifying the command to be kept.
The thread — The text looks forward to the appearance of Jesus Christ, paralleling the call to remain spotless and blameless until that event in 2 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 1:7, and 1 Thessalonians 5:23.
Why it lands — The text commands active preservation of the instruction in a morally undefiled state, extending that duty forward to the visible return of Jesus Christ.
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The Greek words
King James Version
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Cross-references
- 2 Peter 3:14 Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
- 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Philippians 1:10 so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
- Titus 2:13 as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
- Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
- Song of Solomon 4:7 You are altogether beautiful, my darling; in you there is no flaw.
- 1 Corinthians 1:8 He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.