1 Timothy 6:21
What does 1 Timothy 6:21 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Timothy 6:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What 1 Timothy 6:21 means
Paul notes the sad outcome: some who claimed this “knowledge” have “erred concerning the faith.” The path of proud speculation ends in departure from the truth. The letter closes simply: “Grace be with you.” Timothy needs grace to guard the deposit, resist empty talk, shepherd the rich wisely, and model contentment. The benediction reminds us that all obedience flows from God’s favor, not human strength. In a church threatened by false teaching and worldly desires, sustaining grace is the final word—God’s provision for endurance, wisdom, and courage to keep the commandment until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. The first to Timothy was written from Laodicea, which is the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Through which some, who gave their minds to it, have been turned away from the faith. Grace be with you.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862which certain professing--concerning the faith did swerve; the grace <FI>is<Fi> with you. Amen.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Which some promising, have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890of which some having made profession, have missed the faith. Grace [be] with thee.
Context
This final verse concludes the charge begun in verse 20. Having urged Timothy to guard the entrusted truth and avoid profane, contentious “knowledge,” Paul states that some have already wandered from the faith by professing it. The closing wish, “Grace be with you,” sends Timothy (and the church hearing the letter) with reliance on divine help. It ties back to the whole chapter’s themes—sound doctrine, contentment, warnings about greed, the fight of faith, and the hope of Christ’s appearing—by reminding readers that grace undergirds all faithful living and ministry.
v.20O Timothy, guard that which is committed unto thee, turning away from the profane babblings and oppositions of the knowledge which is falsely so called;
v.21This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 16:20
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
- Romans 16:23
Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.
- Titus 3:15
All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
- Hebrews 13:25
Grace be with you all. Amen.
- Romans 1:7
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 4:18
The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.
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