1 Timothy 4:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbyter..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 4:14 — KJV
“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”
— 1 Timothy 4:14 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:14 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 4:14
“And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:14: given, laying, hands
“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:14: gift, given, prophecy
“And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and to his sons from among the children of Israel, to do the service of the children of Israel in the tabernacle of the congregation, and to make an atonement for the children of Israel: that there be no plague among the children of Israel, when the children of Israel come nigh unto the sanctuary. a gift: Heb. given”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:14: gift, given
“And I, behold, I have taken your brethren the Levites from among the children of Israel: to you they are given as a gift for the LORD, to do the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:14: gift, given
“Therefore thou and thy sons with thee shall keep your priest's office for every thing of the altar, and within the vail; and ye shall serve: I have given your priest's office unto you as a service of gift: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:14: gift, given
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