14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 6:14

King James Version

14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

English Standard Version

14 to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

The Message

14 Keep this command to the letter, and don't slack off. Our Master, Jesus Christ, is on his way.

New King James Version

14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing,

New Living Translation

14 that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:14

Commentary on 1 Timothy 6:11-16

(Read 1 Timothy 6:11-16)

It ill becomes any men, but especially men of God, to set their hearts upon the things of this world; men of God should be taken up with the things of God. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness. Eternal life is the crown proposed for our encouragement. We are called to lay hold thereon. To the rich must especially be pointed out their dangers and duties, as to the proper use of wealth. But who can give such a charge, that is not himself above the love of things that wealth can buy? The appearing of Christ is certain, but it is not for us to know the time. Mortal eyes cannot bear the brightness of the Divine glory. None can approach him except as he is made known unto sinners in and by Christ. The Godhead is here adored without distinction of Persons, as all these things are properly spoken, whether of the Father, the Son, or the Holy Ghost. God is revealed to us, only in and through the human nature of Christ, as the only begotten Son of the Father.