1 Timothy 4:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Let no one despise you for your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let{G2706} no man{G3367} despise{G2706} thy{G4675} youth;{G3503} but{G235} be thou{G1096} an ensample{G5179} to them that believe,{G4103} in{G1722} word,{G3056} in{G1722} manner{G391} of life, in{G1722} love,{G26} in{G1722} faith,{G4102} in{G1722} purity.{G47}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Let{G2706} no man{G3367} despise{G2706}{(G5720)} thy{G4675} youth{G3503}; but{G235} be thou{G1096}{(G5737)} an example{G5179} of the believers{G4103}, in{G1722} word{G3056}, in{G1722} conversation{G391}, in{G1722} charity{G26}, in{G1722} spirit{G4151}, in{G1722} faith{G4102}, in{G1722} purity{G47}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Let no man despyse thy youth: but be vnto them that beleve an insample in worde in conversacion in love in sprete in fayth and in purenes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Let no man despyse yi youth, but be thou vnto them that beleue, an ensample, in worde, in couersacion, in loue, in ye sprete, in faith, in purenesse.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Let no man despise thy youth, but be vnto them that beleeue, an ensample, in worde, in conuersation, in loue, in spirit, in faith, and in purenesse.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou a paterne of the beleuers, in worde, in conuersation, in loue, in spirite, in fayth, in chastitie.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Referenced Verses

  • Titus 2:7 : 7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,
  • 2 Tim 2:22 : 22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  • 1 Pet 5:3 : 3 Neither as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
  • 2 Tim 2:15 : 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
  • 1 Cor 11:1 : 1 Be imitators of me, just as I am of Christ.
  • Matt 18:10 : 10 Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.
  • 2 Pet 1:5-8 : 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge self-control; and to self-control patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are in you and abound, they make you that you shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Titus 2:15 : 15 Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
  • 2 Tim 2:7 : 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
  • 1 Cor 16:10-11 : 10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear, for he does the work of the Lord, as I do. 11 Let no one despise him. But send him on his way in peace so he can come to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
  • 2 Cor 6:4-9 : 4 But in all things commending ourselves as the ministers of God: in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, 7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 By honor and dishonor, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; 9 As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; 10 As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. 11 O Corinthians, our mouth is open to you, our heart is enlarged. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted in your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to my children), you also be enlarged. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 15 And what agreement has Christ with Belial? Or what part has he who believes with an unbeliever? 16 And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God; as God has said: I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 17 Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you.
  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.
  • 1 Thess 1:6 : 6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit:
  • 1 Thess 2:10 : 10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe:
  • 2 Thess 3:7-9 : 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we did not behave disorderly among you. 8 Nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but we worked with labor and toil night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you. 9 Not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
  • 1 Tim 1:14 : 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
  • Jas 3:13 : 13 Who is wise and endowed with knowledge among you? Let him show by good conduct his works with the meekness of wisdom.

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    6 Likewise exhort the young men to be sober-minded.

    7 In all things showing yourself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, dignity, sincerity,

    8 Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he who is of the opposite side may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you.

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    11 These things command and teach.

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    15 Speak these things, and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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    13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

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    22 Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  • 1 Tim 4:6-8
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    6 If you remind the brethren of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

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    12 That you may walk honestly toward those who are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.

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    1 But speak the things that are fitting for sound doctrine:

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    1 Do not rebuke an elder, but appeal to him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;

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    10 Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

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    12 Having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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    15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

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    2 While they observe your pure conduct with reverence.

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    5 But be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

  • 1 Pet 1:14-15
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    14 As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts in your ignorance;

    15 But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct;

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    4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

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    18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare,

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    4 Wherein they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

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    10 But you have fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, patience,

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    7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

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    15 That you may be blameless and harmless, children of God, without fault, in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world;

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    22 Do not lay hands hastily on anyone, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.

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    12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly desires, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world;

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    20 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be infants, but in understanding be mature.

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    11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

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    3 Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:

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    3 As I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went into Macedonia, that you might instruct some that they teach no other doctrine,

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    13 Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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    16 Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil.

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    15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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    1 Therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

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  • 1 Cor 4:16-17
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    16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me.

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    2 Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching.

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    10 So that you may approve things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense until the day of Christ;

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    14 But continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them;

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    14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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    13 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.