1Ti 6:13 | TNotes | STEP | 6:13 Paul emphasizes the historical nature of Christ’s mediating work (see 2:5-6 ). The testimony of Christ Jesus at his trial before Pontius Pilate (Matt 27:11-14 ; Luke 23:1-4 ; John 18:33-38 ; 19:9-11 ) holds up his example as an incentive for Timothy to remain steadfast under pressure.

cMatt 27:11-14►

dLuke 23:1-4►

eJohn 18:33-38►

f19:9-11►

‏ 1 Timothy 6:13

6:13 ^a Paul emphasizes the historical nature of Christ’s mediating work (see 2:5-6 ^b). The testimony of Christ Jesus at his trial before Pontius Pilate (Matt 27:11-14 ^c; Luke 23:1-4 ^d; John 18:33-38 ^e; 19:9-11 ^f) holds up his example as an incentive for Timothy to remain steadfast under pressure.