1 Timothy 6

Which worship songs are based on 1 Timothy 6?

  1. He Really Got Mad — ApologetiX (2009) 1 Timothy 6:5-10

    The song explicitly names this chapter and reproduces its teachings about greed, satisfaction with food and clothing, and the value of godliness with contentment. It also rejects treating godliness as a means of financial gain.

  2. Success — Beckah Shae (2008) 1 Timothy 6:6

    The chorus pairs faithfulness with contentment as the alternative to worldly achievement, closely adapting Paul's identification of godliness with contentment as true gain. The song's repeated reassessment of gain and success reinforces this connection.

  3. You Are Enough — Elevation Worship (2010) 1 Timothy 6:6-7

    The second verse’s description of arriving without possessions echoes Paul’s reminder that humans bring nothing into the world. The surrounding emphasis on sufficiency apart from wealth reinforces the passage’s teaching about contentment.

  4. Rich and Famous — Lecrae (2020) 1 Timothy 6:7

    The recognition that possessions cannot accompany someone in death directly echoes Paul's teaching that human beings leave the world without taking material wealth with them.

  5. Manufactured Heart — Caleb Hyles & Judge & Jury (2025) 1 Timothy 6:10

    The song's reference to trading peace of mind for greed echoes the biblical warning about the love of money being the root of all kinds of evil.

  6. Shooter — Bizzle & V. Rose (2019) 1 Timothy 6:10

    The opening confession closely invokes Paul's warning that the love of money is a root of many evils, applying it to the narrator's former pursuit of wealth.

  7. 80's Medley: Octagon But Not Forgotten — ApologetiX (2011) 1 Timothy 6:10

    The warning distinguishes money itself from attachment to money and closely adapts Paul's identification of that attachment as a source of evil.

  8. Before the Morning — Josh Wilson (2010) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The chorus directly adopts Paul's distinctive command to persevere in the struggle of faith. Its imperative wording points more closely to this exhortation than to Paul's retrospective account in 2 Timothy 4:7.

  9. Counted the Cost — Cory Asbury (2009) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The description of faith as a fight closely reproduces Paul’s distinctive exhortation to Timothy, applying it to the singer’s commitment to perseverance.

  10. Hold Onto Your Hats — Benjamin William Hastings (2022) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The closing determination to prevail in faith closely echoes Paul's command to fight the good fight of faith. The shared combination of faith and combat makes this more specific than a general statement about perseverance.

  11. This Is Your Life — Newsboys (2009) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The chorus directly reproduces Paul's opening command to Timothy, urging perseverance in the struggle of faith. Its imperative address fits this passage more closely than Paul's retrospective statement in 2 Timothy 4:7.

  12. Greatly Blessed. Highly Favored — Gaither Vocal Band (2010) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The verse closely adapts Paul’s exhortation to Timothy to persevere in the struggle of faith. Its present-tense description of ongoing endurance fits this instruction more closely than Paul’s retrospective testimony in 2 Timothy 4:7.

  13. LOOKING 4 LOVE — Torey D'Shaun & Naeski & Gionnee (2024) 1 Timothy 6:12

    The commitment to persevere in spiritual combat directly echoes Paul’s instruction to Timothy to contend faithfully for the faith.

  14. Awesome God — Brian Courtney Wilson (2009) 1 Timothy 6:15

    The opening pairs the two royal titles used in this passage to identify God's supremacy over every ruler. The song's emphasis on God's unmatched sovereignty favors this passage over similar titles applied to Christ in Revelation.

  15. Yours — Steven Curtis Chapman (2007) 1 Timothy 6:15

    The post-chorus uses the paired biblical titles identifying God as sovereign over all kings and lords. The song’s direct address to God as universal ruler fits this passage’s description of divine sovereignty.

  16. Immortal Invisible — Chris McClarney (2010) 1 Timothy 6:16

    The description of God concealed within inaccessible radiance closely adapts Paul's account of God's dwelling in unapproachable light and remaining unseen by human beings.

  17. What Is Your Name? — Jon Guerra (2020) 1 Timothy 6:16

    The opening juxtaposes divine brilliance with the inability of human sight to perceive it, closely evoking the description of God dwelling in inaccessible light and remaining unseen.

1 Timothy 6 (King James Version)

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.

2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

19 Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

20 O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:

21 Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.