1 Timothy 6:1

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

Cross-reference

1 Timothy 5:14 Related theme

1 Timothy 5:14 warns against giving the adversary occasion to speak reproachfully—the same concern for reputation seen here.

2 Samuel 12:14 Related theme

In 2 Samuel 12:14, David's sin gives enemies occasion to blaspheme — the same concern here: believers' behavior causing God's name to be blasphemed.

1 Peter 3:16 directly mentions slanderers being ashamed of good behavior, closely paralleling the concern that God's name not be slandered.

1 Peter 2:17-20 commands servants to submit to masters, even harsh ones—reinforcing the honor that prevents blasphemy.

Titus 2:10 Parallel

Titus 2:10 directly parallels slaves showing full trust so the teaching is attractive, matching the goal of not slandering God's name.

Titus 2:9 Parallel

Titus 2:9 similarly exhorts servants to be obedient and pleasing, directly echoing the honor required here.

Titus 2:5 Parallel

In Titus 2:5, women are instructed to be obedient so that God's word is not blasphemed — identical concern for reputation of God's word through conduct.

Colossians 3:22-25 parallels this exactly, commanding servants to obey wholeheartedly, fearing God.

Ephesians 6:5-8 gives the same command for servants to obey masters as to Christ, reinforcing the call to honor.

Romans 2:24 Parallel

In Romans 2:24, Paul says God's name is blasphemed through Jewish disobedience — identical concern to here about servants' behavior causing blasphemy.

Malachi 1:6 Parallel

Malachi 1:6 establishes the principle of a servant honoring his master, directly underlying the command here to avoid blasphemy.

In Ezekiel 36:23, God promises to sanctify His name that was profaned — directly addresses the same issue of God's name being dishonored.

In Ezekiel 36:20, Israel profanes God's name among the nations — same pattern: believers' conduct leads to dishonor of God's name.

Isaiah 52:5 Related theme

In Isaiah 52:5, God's name is blasphemed continually because of how His people are treated — same concern for God's reputation as here.

2 Kings 5:3 Parallel

In 2 Kings 5:3, the maid directs her master to the prophet for healing — a concrete act of honoring her master and seeking his good.

1 Peter 2:18 directly commands slaves to submit to their masters, even harsh ones, echoing the same call for respectful conduct that protects the gospel from slander.

In 1 Corinthians 7:21, Paul advises slaves to remain content but use freedom if possible — complementing the call to honor masters.

In 1 Corinthians 7:22, Paul explains that a slave in Christ is the Lord's freeman, providing the theological basis for honoring earthly masters.

In 1 Corinthians 10:32, Paul urges giving no offense to anyone — a broader application but the same principle of avoiding reproach on the faith.

Titus 2:8 Parallel

Titus 2:8 echoes the same concern: sound speech so opponents have nothing bad to say, reinforcing the need to avoid slander on the teaching.

In 2 Kings 5:13, Naaman's servants respectfully counsel him—an example of honorable servant speech that echoes the honor commanded here.

1 Peter 2:12 broadens the same principle: good lives refute accusations and glorify God, similar to avoiding slander of the teaching.

2 Kings 5:2 Parallel

In 2 Kings 5:2, a captive Israelite maid serves Naaman's wife — an example of a servant in a foreign household honoring her master.

In Genesis 16:9, the angel commands Hagar to submit to her mistress — a direct parallel to the instruction for slaves to honor masters.