1 Timothy 4:12
Let no one have cause to despise thy youth; but he thou an example to believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
11These things declare and teach.
13Till I come attend to reading, to exhortation, and teaching.
Cross References
Matthew 18:10See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I tell you, that their angels in heaven do continually appear in the presence of my father, who is in heaven:
1 Corinthians 16:10If Timothy should come, see that he be with you without fear: for he is employed in the work of the Lord, as I also am.
Philippians 4:8Finally my brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are venerable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are friendly, whatever things are reputable, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think of these things:
1 Thessalonians 2:10Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily, and justly, and unblameably we behaved towards you that believe:
1 Timothy 1:14with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:15Endeavour to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing 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 →