1 Timothy 4:12 (KJV)
“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.”
1 Timothy 4:12 is verse of the day number 279 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “An example to believers”. It comes from 1 Timothy 4, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
1 Timothy 4:12 in other translations
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
1 Timothy 4:12 in context
1 Timothy 4:9–15 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
9This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
10For 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.
11These things command and teach.
12Let 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.
13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Cross-references for 1 Timothy 4:12
Passages most often linked to 1 Timothy 4:12, strongest connections first.
In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. …
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Take 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.
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