1 Timothy 4:12
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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
What Does 1 Timothy 4:12 Mean?
1 Timothy 4:12 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 4:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”2 Timothy 2:15“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”1 Peter 5:3“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”1 Corinthians 11:1“Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”1 Thessalonians 1:6“And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:”2 Timothy 2:7“Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.”Titus 2:15“These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.”Matthew 18:10“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”1 Corinthians 16:10“Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.”1 Thessalonians 2:10“Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:”2 Corinthians 6:4“But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,”2 Thessalonians 3:7“For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;”1 Timothy 1:14“And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”1 Peter 2:12“Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”
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