1 Timothy 6:3

“If any man teach otherwise, etc.] Or another doctrine, as the Syriac version renders it; a doctrine different from what the apostle had now taught, concerning the duty of servants to their masters; as did the false teachers, who despised dominion or government; not only civil government, and so spoke evil of rulers and magistrates; and church government, and therefore reviled the apostles, elders, and pastors of churches; but family government, and encouraged disobedience to parents and masters; (see <610210>2 Peter 2:10 <650108>Jude 1:8) or teach another doctrine, from that of the Bible, of Christ and his apostles: and consent not to wholesome words: such as the doctrines of the Gospel;…”

“teach otherwise--than I desire thee to "teach" (Ti1 6:2). The Greek indicative implies, he puts not a merely supposed case, but one actually existing, Ti1 1:3, "Every one who teaches otherwise," that is, who teaches heterodoxy. consent not--Greek, "accede not to." wholesome--"sound" (Ti1 1:10): opposed to the false teachers' words, unsound through profitless science and immorality. words of our Lord Jesus Christ--Paul's inspired words are not merely his own, but are also Christ's words.”

“If any man teach otherwise - Any otherwise than that respect should be shown to masters; and that a more cheerful and ready service should be rendered because they were Christians. It is evidently implied here that some might be disposed to inculcate such views of religion as would produce discontent and a spirit of insubordination among those who were held to servitude. Who they were is not known, nor is it known what arguments they would employ to do it. It would seem probable that the arguments which would be employed would be such as these: that God made all people equal; that all had been redeemed by the same blood; that all true Christians were fellow-heirs of heaven; and that it was…”

“If any teach otherwise - Than strict practical holiness in all Its branches. And consent not to sound words - Literally, healthful words; words that have no taint of falsehood, or tendency to encourage sin. And the doctrine which is after godliness - Exquisitely contrived to answer all the ends, and secure every interest, of real piety. 1 Timothy 6:4”

“any: Ti1 1:3, Ti1 1:6; Rom 16:17; Gal 1:6, Gal 1:7 to wholesome: Ti1 1:10; Ti2 1:13, Ti2 4:3; Tit 1:9, Tit 2:1, Tit 2:2 \*Gr: Pro 15:4; Tit 1:9, Tit 3:8 the words: Mat 22:21, Mat 28:20; Th1 4:1, Th1 4:2, Th1 4:8 the doctrine: Ti1 4:7, Ti1 4:8; Tit 1:1, Tit 2:11-14; Pe2 1:3-7 1 Timothy 6:4”