1 Timothy 6:11 Man of God Print, King James Wording in Sage and Cream

Near the end of his first letter, Paul tells Timothy to flee the love of money and to follow after six virtues. This print sets that charge in the King James wording, from "But thou, O man of God" down to "patience, meekness." Sage green italics mark man of God, righteousness, faith and meekness, while the rest of the verse stays in dark serif type on warm cream inside thin corner marks. It is one of three Man of God designs and frames well on its own.

What Paul asks of a man of God in 1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy was the younger co-worker Paul had left in charge at Ephesus, and this letter is full of instructions for that job. Just before verse 11, Paul warns about people who want to get rich and calls the love of money the root of all evil. "Flee these things" points back to that warning. Then the charge turns to what Timothy should pursue: righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and meekness. The title "man of God" is the one the Old Testament uses for Moses and for prophets such as Elijah, so Paul is reminding a young leader what the name asks of him. The next verse goes on with "Fight the good fight of faith." On a wall the verse keeps the warning and the goal side by side, and that suits a man who is just starting out in work or ministry.

Sage italics, serif type and corner marks

The design is all typography. The reference sits at the top in small spaced capitals above a short rule. Under it the verse runs in six centered lines of DM Serif Display, a dark serif with strong contrast between thick and thin strokes. Cormorant Garamond italic in sage green takes over for man of God, righteousness, faith and meekness, so the title and three of the six virtues stand out as you read down the page. A second short rule leads to a small italic KJV at the foot. Thin corner lines mark all four corners, and the ground is a warm cream close to unbleached paper. In the room photo the print stands in a black frame with a sage green mat on a white marble shelf, and the mat repeats the color of the italics.

Where it hangs and who it is for

Paul wrote the verse to one man, so it fits a space that belongs to one man: a study, a home office, a pastor's desk, or the wall above a dresser in a grown son's room. It makes a Father's Day gift for a Christian dad, a present for an ordination or for pastor appreciation, and a confirmation or baptism gift for a man. Graduation fits especially well, since Paul was writing to someone he called his own son in the faith. If you would like the whole series, the Man of God set adds Micah 6:8 and Proverbs 20:7 in the same type and colors. Bought singly, this print works best in one frame at reading distance, on a shelf or desk where the six lines can be read from a chair.

Files, sizes and printing tips

You download one ZIP with eight files: a JPG and a matching PDF for each of the four ratios, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5 and 11:14. Every file holds 300 DPI at the largest size of its ratio, so the 2:3 file prints sharply up to 24x36 inches, the 3:4 file up to 18x24, the 4:5 file up to 16x20, and the 11:14 file at 11x14. The PDFs carry the same artwork for print shops that ask for PDF. Pick the frame first, then the file with the same ratio, and print at actual size with scaling switched off so the corner marks stay evenly spaced. Matte or fine art paper keeps the cream ground soft, while glossy paper adds glare to the large type. Most home printers stop at letter size, so 11x14 and larger are easier to order from a copy shop or an online lab.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Bible translation is printed?

The King James Version, marked with a small KJV under the verse. The print reads: "But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness." If you would like the verse set larger on the page, email support@theframedverse.com after your order. The adjusted files follow at no extra cost, usually within 24 to 48 hours, and your download is not affected.

How does this print differ from the Man of God set?

The set contains this exact design plus Micah 6:8 and Proverbs 20:7, all three with the same lettering, cream ground, sage accents and corner marks, and each in the same four ratios. This single print is the better choice for one framed verse on a desk or in a study. The set makes sense if you plan a row of three or want to give the other verses later.

Which frame size suits a desk or bookshelf?

An 8x10 frame with the 4:5 file, or a 6x8 frame with the 3:4 file, keeps the six lines easy to read at arm's length. A 4x6 easel frame works too, though the reference and the KJV mark become tiny at that size. On the wall above a desk, 11x14 or 12x16 holds its own.

Is it a good graduation gift for a son?

Yes. Paul wrote these lines to Timothy, a younger man he had trained and called his son in the faith, so the verse reads like advice from an older believer to a younger one. Frame it at 8x10 or 11x14 and add a note naming the virtues from the list that you already see in him.

Will the sage green look the same when I print at home?

Sage is a muted green, and many home inkjets print it a little darker or greyer than it looks on screen. Use the best quality setting on matte paper and make a 4x6 test first. If the green comes out too heavy, a print shop or online lab with calibrated printers usually gets closer to the room photo.