1 Timothy 4:14

Make use of that grace in you, which was given to you by the word of the prophets, when the rulers of the church put their hands on you.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

In Context

13Till I come, give attention to the reading of the holy Writings, to comforting the saints, and to teaching.

15Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.

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Cross References

Luke 19:12So he said, A certain man of high birth went into a far-away country to get a kingdom for himself, and to come back.

Acts 8:17Then they put their hands on them, and the Holy Spirit came on them.

Acts 19:6And when Paul had put his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they had the power of talking in tongues, and acting like prophets.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Do not put out the light of the Spirit;

1 Timothy 5:22Do not put hands on any man without thought, and have no part in other men's sins: keep yourself clean.

1 Peter 4:9Keep open house for all with a glad heart;

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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