1 Timothy 4:12

Let no man disparage thy youth, but become an example of the faithful, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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In The King James Version

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

In Context

11These things command and teach.

13Until I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

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Cross References

Matthew 18:10See that ye not disparage one of these little ones, for I say to you, that in the heavens their agents do always behold the face of my Father in the heavens.

1 Corinthians 16:10But if Timothy comes, see that he becomes without fear with you, for he works the work of Lord, as I also.

Philippians 4:8Finally brothers, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are commendable, if anything is a virtue, and if

1 Thessalonians 2:10Ye are witnesses, and God, how piously and justly and blamelessly we became to you who believe,

1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was filled to overflowing with the faith and love in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15Be diligent to present thyself approved to God, an irreproachable workman, correctly traversing the word of truth.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:7-16

Exhortation to Godliness; Exhortation to Ministerial Duties. ( a. d. 64.) 6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. 9 This is… Read the whole commentary →

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