1 Timothy 4:14

Despise not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, and by the laying on of the hand of the eldership.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 come, be diligent in reading, and in prayer, and in teaching.

15On these things meditate; give thyself wholly to them: that it may be obvious to all that thou makest advances.

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Cross References

Luke 19:12And he said: A certain man of high birth was going to a distant place, to obtain royalty, and return again.

Acts 8:17Then they laid the hand on them; and they received the Holy Spirit.

Acts 19:6And Paul laid his hand on them; and the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in various tongues, and prophesied.

1 Thessalonians 5:19Quench not the Spirit.

1 Timothy 5:22Lay not the hand hastily on any man; and participate not in the sins of others; keep thyself pure.

1 Peter 4:9And be ye compassionate to strangers, without murmuring.

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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