1 Timothy 6:1
All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
What it says
Those under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor so that God's name and the teaching are not discredited.
What it is doing
It opens the chapter by linking conduct to the honor of the gospel.
In context
1All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited. 2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.