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 warns against giving the adversary occasion to speak reproachfully—the same concern for reputation seen here.
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 directly parallels slaves showing full trust so the teaching is attractive, matching the goal of not slandering God's name.
Titus 2:9 similarly exhorts servants to be obedient and pleasing, directly echoing the honor required here.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.