1 Timothy 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in fa..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:4 — KJV
“Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.”
— 1 Timothy 1:4 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 1:4
“And Hezekiah appointed the courses of the priests and the Levites after their courses, every man according to his service, the priests and Levites for burnt offerings and for peace offerings, to minister, and to give thanks, and to praise in the gates of the tents of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:4: give, minister, than
“Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:4: heed, rather, than
“[Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite.] I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Maschil...: or, A Psalm for Ethan the Ezrahite, to give instruction to all...: Heb. to generation and generation”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:4: give, than, faith
“And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth. residue: or, excellency godly...: Heb. seed of God treacherously: or, unfaithfully”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:4: heed, godly, faith
“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:4: neither, give, than
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