1 Timothy 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:1 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing sp..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 4:1 — KJV
“Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;”
— 1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:1 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 4:1
“Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:1: now, spirit, spirits
“And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:1: now, spirit, spirits
“And they said unto him, Behold now, there be with thy servants fifty strong men; let them go, we pray thee, and seek thy master: lest peradventure the Spirit of the LORD hath taken him up, and cast him upon some mountain, or into some valley. And he said, Ye shall not send. strong...: Heb. sons of strength some mountain: Heb. one of the mountains”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:1: now, spirit, some
“And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:1: spirit, times, spirits
“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 4:1: spirit, faith, heed
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