1 Timothy 4:6-16

Christian Standard Bible

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

⁶ If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith^(A) and the good teaching that you have followed.^{(B) 7} But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths.^(C) Rather, train yourself in godliness.^{(D) 8} For the training of the body has limited benefit,^(E) but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.^{(F) 9} This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.^{(G) 10} For this reason we labor and strive,^[a] because we have put our hope in the living God,^(H) who is the Savior^(I) of all people,^(J) especially of those who believe.

Instructions for Ministry

¹¹ Command and teach these things. ¹² Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech,^(K) in conduct,^(L) in love,^[b](M) in faith, and in purity.^{(N) 13} Until I come,^(O) give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. ¹⁴ Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy,^(P) with the laying on of hands^(Q) by the council of elders. ¹⁵ Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. ¹⁶ Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save^(R) both yourself and your hearers.^(S)