1Ti 6:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Paul continues, saying that servants with Christian masters should not despise them because they are brethren , but instead serve them even better because they are faithful and beloved (1 Timothy 6:2 ). While both master and servant are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:28 ), this spiritual equality does not remove the servant’s obligation to serve faithfully. In fact, knowing that their masters share the faith should encourage servants to work with even greater respect and love. Timothy is urged to teach and exhort these things .

‏ 1 Timothy 6:2

v. 2: Paul continues, saying that servants with Christian masters should not despise them because they are brethren, but instead serve them even better because they are faithful and beloved (1 Timothy 6:2 ^a). While both master and servant are equal in Christ (Galatians 3:28 ^b), this spiritual equality does not remove the servant’s obligation to serve faithfully. In fact, knowing that their masters share the faith should encourage servants to work with even greater respect and love. Timothy is urged to teach and exhort these things.