What 1 Timothy 4:12 Means
1 Timothy 4:12
“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)
What 1 Timothy 4:12 means
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in purity. Paul tells young Timothy that his age is no barrier to a life that counts. Influence is not a matter of years but of example, and a young believer who lives with love, faith, and purity can lead the way for everyone watching.
1 Timothy 4:12 in different translations
King James Version (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.
World English Bible (WEB)Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
American Standard Version (ASV)Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.
1 Timothy 4:12 in context
11These things command and teach. 12Let 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. 13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
A prayer
Father, thank You for 1 Timothy 4:12. Let this word be more than ink to me; write it on my heart, and help me to believe it and live it today. In Jesus' name, amen.
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