Verse Comparison: 1 Timothy 6:11
American Standard Version
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Amplified® Bible
But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at {and} pursue righteousness (right standing with God and true goodness), godliness (which is the loving fear of God and being Christlike), faith, love, steadfastness (patience), and gentleness of heart.
Contemporary English Version
Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.
Darby English Version
But *thou*, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.
Good News Bible
But you, man of God, avoid all these things. Strive for righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
International Standard Version
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
King James Version
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
New American Standard Bible
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance {and} gentleness.
New International Version
But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
New King James Version
But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
Young's Literal Translation
and thou, O man of God, these things flee, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness;
