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1 Timothy 4:13-15
Contemporary English Version
1 Timothy 4:13-15
Contemporary English Version
13 Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching. 14 Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders[a] blessed you by placing their hands on you. 15 Remember these things and think about them, so everyone can see how well you are doing.
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- 4.14 group of church leaders: Or “group of elders” or “group of presbyters.” This translates one Greek word, and it is related to the one used in 5.17,19.
1 Timothy 4:13-15
New International Version
1 Timothy 4:13-15
New International Version
13 Until I come,(A) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(B) to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy(C) when the body of elders(D) laid their hands on you.(E)
15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
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