1 Timothy 4:6

1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 4

“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

What Does 1 Timothy 4:6 Mean?

1 Timothy 4:6 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 6 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 Community, Faith, and Spiritual Gifts.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 4:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

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.”2 Timothy 2:2“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.”Romans 10:8“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;”2 Timothy 1:6“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”Proverbs 4:2“For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.”Matthew 15:9“But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.”1 Timothy 4:16“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”Ephesians 4:14“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”2 Timothy 1:5“When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.”2 Corinthians 3:6“Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.”Colossians 4:17“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”Titus 2:7“In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,”1 Timothy 4:13“Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.”1 Timothy 4:15“Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”2 Timothy 3:10“But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,”Titus 1:13“This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;”Titus 3:1“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”1 Corinthians 3:12“Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;”Colossians 1:7“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”

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