New English Translation
1 Timothy 4:13
13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
1 Timothy 4:13 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
- New International Version (NIV)Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Context of 1 Timothy 4:13
11Command and teach these things. 12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity. Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you. 15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.
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Cross-references for 1 Timothy 4:13
- 1 Timothy 3:14I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you
- Deuteronomy 17:19It must be with him constantly and he must read it as long as he lives, so that he may learn to revere the Lord his God and observe all the words of this law and these statutes and carry them out.
- Joshua 1:8This law scroll must not leave your lips! You must memorize it day and night so you can carefully obey all that is written in it. Then you will prosper and be successful.
- Psalms 1:2Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night.
- Psalms 119:97O how I love your law! All day long I meditate on it.
- Proverbs 2:4if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,
- Matthew 13:51“Have you understood all these things?” They replied, “Yes.”
- John 5:39You study the scriptures thoroughly because you think in them you possess eternal life, and it is these same scriptures that testify about me,
- Acts 6:4But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
- Acts 17:11These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.
- 2 Timothy 2:15Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.
- Romans 12:8if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.
- 1 Corinthians 14:3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
- 1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
- 1 Corinthians 14:6Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
- 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.
Commentaries on 1 Timothy 4:13
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Give attendance to reading - Timothy could easily comprehend the apostle's meaning; but at present this is not so easy. What books does the apostle mean? The books of the Old Testament were probably what he intended; these testified of Jesus, and by these he could either convince or confound the Jews. But, whether was the reading of these to be public or private? Probably both. It was customary to read the law and the prophets in the synagogue, and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Till I come; - notes, 1 Timothy 3:14-15. Give attendance to reading - The word here used may refer either to public or to private reading; see Acts 13:15; 2 Corinthians 3:14; compare Esdr. 9:48. The more obvious interpretation here is to refer it to private reading, or to a careful perusal of those books which would qualify him for his public work. The then written portions of the sacred volume - the Old Testament - are doubtless specially intended here…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-16Verses 11-16 Men's youth will not be despised, if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine, must teach by their life. Their discourse must be edifying; their conversation must be holy; they must be examples of love to God and all good men, examples of spiritual-mindedness. Ministers must mind these things as their principal work and business. By this means their profiting will appear in all things, as well as to all persons…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 6-16Timothy needs to address the false teachers (see 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. Till I come--when Timothy's commission would be superseded for the time by the presence of the apostle himself (1Ti 1:3; 3:14). reading--especially in the public congregation. The practice of reading Scripture was transferred from the Jewish synagogue to the Christian Church (Lu 4:16-20; Ac 13:15; 15:21; 2Co 3:14). The New Testament Gospel and Epistles being recognized as inspired by those who had the gift of discerning spirits, were from the first…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 4
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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