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1 Timothy 4:12
New American Standard Bible
1 Timothy 4:12
New American Standard Bible
12 (A)Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, (B)love, faith, and purity, show yourself (C)an example [a]of those who believe.
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1 Timothy 4:12
New International Version
1 Timothy 4:12
New International Version
12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(A) because you are young, but set an example(B) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(C) and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
Contemporary English Version
1 Timothy 4:12
Contemporary English Version
12 Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.
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1 Timothy 4:12-14
The Message
1 Timothy 4:12-14
The Message
11-14 Get the word out. Teach all these things. And don’t let anyone put you down because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity. Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching. And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed—keep that dusted off and in use.
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