¹²^fLet no man despise ^gthy youth; but ^hbe thou ⁱan example of the believers, in word, in ^jconversation, in ^kcharity, in spirit, in ^kfaith, in ^lpurity. ¹³Till I come, give attendance to reading, to ^mexhortation, to ⁿdoctrine. ¹⁴^oNeglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee ^pby prophecy, ^qwith the laying on of ^rthe hands of the presbytery. ¹⁵Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy ^sprofiting may appear ^||to all. ¹⁶^tTake heed unto thyself, and unto the ⁿdoctrine; continue in them: for in doing this ^uthou shalt both save thyself, and ^xthem that hear thee.

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eSo ch. 5:7. & 6:2.
fComp. 1 Cor. 16:11. Tit. 2:15.
gComp. 2.Tim. 2:22.
hSo Tit. 2:7. See 1 Cor. 4:16.
iSee 1 Cor. 10:6.
jSee Gal. 1:13.
kSee ch. 1:14.
kSee ch. 1:14.
lch. 5:2.
mSee Acts 13:15. So 2 Tim. 4:2.
nver. 16. So ver. 6. ch. 5:17. & 6:1. 2 Tim. 3:10, 16. Tit. 2:7, 10. See ch. 1:10. & Rom. 12:7.
o 2 Tim. 1:6. So 1 Thess. 5:19.
pSee ch. 1:18.
qSo ch. 5:22. 2 Tim. 1:6. See Acts 6:6.
rSo ch. 5:17. Comp. Acts 20:17.
s Phil. 1:12, 25 (Gk.).
||Or, in all things.
tSee Ecclus. 5:1. So Acts 20:28.
nver. 16. So ver. 6. ch. 5:17. & 6:1. 2 Tim. 3:10, 16. Tit. 2:7, 10. See ch. 1:10. & Rom. 12:7.
xSee Rom. 11:14.

Cross references

u Ezek. 33:9.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Command and teach these things. Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.

NLTNew Living Translation

Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Command these things and teach them. Let no one look down on your youth, but be an example for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, pay attention to the public reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, that was granted to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Practice these things. Be diligent in these things, in order that your progress may be evident to everyone. Fix your attention on yourself and on your teaching. Continue in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.