1 Timothy 6:21
Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:21
This short-closing line connects the previous admonitions to a caution: “Which some professing have erred concerning the faith.” False beliefs and misapplications of doctrine had crept into the community. The apostolic blessing “Grace be with thee. Amen” breaks the paragraph with a benediction that emphasizes grace as the unmerited source of strength in the midst of doctrinal dangers. The phrase acknowledges the fragility of human understanding and the sufficiency of God’s grace to sustain believers as they navigate complex questions.
Grace remains the central motif: human error does not override God’s gracious provision. It also signals the communal and pastoral nature of correction—grace binds the faith community as they pursue truth with humility.
- When you encounter confusing or contradictory teachings, seek grace-driven guidance rather than prideful certainty.
- Extend grace to others in disagreement; pursue unity in essential truths and charity in non-essentials.
Cross-References: Jude 1:3; Titus 3:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:14