1 Timothy 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 4:6 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 4:6 — KJV
“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.”
— 1 Timothy 4:6 (KJV)
1 Timothy 4:6 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 4:6
“In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:6: these, things, good
“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:6: these, things, shalt
“Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:6: jesus, christ, words
“Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:6: put, remembrance, these
“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 4:6: put, good, jesus
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