1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
11Command and teach these things.
13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Cross References
Matthew 18:10Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
1 Corinthians 16:10Now if Timothy comes, see that he has no cause for fear while he is with you: for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am.
Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are admirable; if there is any virtue, and if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things.
1 Thessalonians 2:10You are witnesses, and so is God, how holy and just and blameless was our behaviour toward you who believe:
1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord overflowed for me, along with the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling 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 →