1 Timothy 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
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 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:12 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 4:12
“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 4:12: let, youth, spirit
“Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:12: let, conversation, spirit
“That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:12: let, word, spirit
“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:12: let, spirit, faith
“For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:12: let, word, spirit
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