1 Timothy 4:11-16
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11 Command and teach these things.(A) 12 Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.(B) 13 Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture,[a] to exhorting, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.(C) 15 Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.(D)
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- 4.13 Gk to the reading
1 Timothy 4:11-16
International Standard Version
11 These are the things you must insist on and teach. 12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness,[a] and purity. 13 Until I arrive, give your full concentration to the public reading of Scripture,[b] to exhorting, and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect[c] the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you. 15 Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress. 16 Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, because if you do so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
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- 1 Timothy 4:12 Or faith
- 1 Timothy 4:13 Lit. on the reading
- 1 Timothy 4:14 Or Stop neglecting
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