1 Timothy 4:14

Don't neglect the gracious gift you have that was given to you by prophetic inspiration when the church elders laid their hands on you.

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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

13Until I get there, make sure you read the Scriptures to the church, and encourage them by your speaking and teaching.

15Think carefully about these things, and dedicate yourself completely to them so that everyone can see the progress you're making.

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Cross References

Luke 19:12“Once there was a nobleman who left home to go to a distant country to be crowned king there, and then to return.

Acts 8:17The apostles placed their hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 19:6After Paul had placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Don't hold the Spirit back,

1 Timothy 5:22Don't be in a hurry to lay hands on anyone; and don't get involved in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another, and don't complain.

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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