1 Timothy 4:12

Translations

Modern

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Traditional

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Literal

Let no one despise your youth, but be a pattern for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Latin

Nemo adolescentiam tuam contemnat: sed exemplum esto fidelium in verbo, in conversatione, in caritate, in fide, in castitate.

Original

Greek

English

Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Notes

1 Timothy 4:12

set an example: Only those whose lives are shaped by the good news about Jesus are worthy teachers of it (see 2 Timothy 3:10–11; Titus 2:7; Hebrews 13:7). The false teachers were not.

1 Timothy 4:6–16

Timothy needs to address the false teachers (see 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5).

1 Timothy 3:14–4:16

This section explains how Timothy should spend his time until Paul arrives (3:14–15; 4:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader

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In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
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2 Timothy 2:15
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth.
1 Peter 5:3
…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
2 Peter 1:5–8
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
1 Corinthians 11:1
You are to imitate me, just as I imitate Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:6
And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.
2 Timothy 2:7
Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
Titus 2:15
Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
Matthew 18:10
See that you do not look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of My Father in heaven.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:17
But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.

Glossary

Believers Timothy, First Letter to Type

Topics

Age Age and Wisdom Bad Leadership Being a Good Example Being a Good Leader Being a Kid Being a Man Being An Example Charitableness: General Scriptures Concerning Children: Commandments To Christian Conduct: Showing a Good Example Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Examples to the Flock Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Contempt: Ministers should Give No Occasion For Continence: General Scriptures Concerning Developing Character Discrimination Example: Good Good Influence Graduation High School Problems Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: Ministers should be Examples of Kids Leaders Leadership Leading by Example Living Holy Love of Man for Man Love to Man: Especially Enjoined Upon Ministers Loving Yourself Ministers: should be Ensample to the Flock Ministers: Their People are Bound, to not to Despise Them Ministry Missionary Work No Sex before Marriage Plans for the Future Positive Influence

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