1 Timothy 1:6 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 1:6, NIV: "Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk." Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters The fact has in all ages of the Church been certain, the time as uncertain to Paul, as it is to us; hence, 1 Timothy 6:15, he says, "in HIs times":the Church's true attitude is that of continual expectation of her Lord's return ( 1 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:10). the pastoral epistles of paul the apostle to timothy and titus commentary by a. r. fausset chapter 6 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. 1 Timothy 1:1-5 ; 1 Timothy 1:6-17 ; 1 Timothy 1:18-20 ; 1 Timothy 2 ; 1 Timothy 3:1-7 ; 1 Timothy 3:8-16 ; 1 Timothy 4:1-11 Sample Illustration on 1 Timothy 4:5 - A mom had invited some people to dinner. Riches and Godliness A. 15. in his times--Greek, "His own [fitting] times" ( Acts 1:7). 1. A word to servants. (1Ti 6:1) A word to slaves in general.