1 Timothy 4:12

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KJV King James Version

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

ASV American Standard Version

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

YLT Young’s Literal Translation

let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

Surrounding context — 1 Timothy 4

9 This [is] a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

11 These things command and teach.

12 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.

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

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Titus 2:7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,2 Timothy 2:22Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.1 Peter 5:3Neither as being lords over [God’s] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.2 Peter 1:5-8And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;1 Corinthians 11:1Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.1 Thessalonians 1:6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:2 Timothy 2:7Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.Titus 2:15These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.Matthew 18:10Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.James 3:13Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.Philippians 4:8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.1 Thessalonians 2:10Ye [are] witnesses, and God [also], how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:1 Corinthians 16:10-11Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also [do].2 Thessalonians 3:7-9For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;2 Corinthians 6:4-17But in all [things] approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

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