Chapter 4 1 now the spirit explicitly reports that in the latter periods of time. Let no man despise thy youth timothy was now a young man. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord. From this verse on to the end of the chapter, paul instructs timothy how he is to. Until i get there, focus on reading the scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. Commentators are sharply divided on whether this applies to the preceding 1 tim. Through the bible with les feldick lesson 2 part 4 book 44 i timothy 1. These gentle words of warning, such notices as we find in 1timothy 5. Dont 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. I pray that i would read, mark, learn and inwardly digest its truth so that i may conduct myself in a manner that is honouring to you and faithful to my position in christ. Dont 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. Nov 23, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, 1 and purity. Free reading plans and devotionals related to 1 timothy 4. Timothy, and every pastor, must examine constantly the two great areas of concern ones life and ones doctrine. Create an account to configure your bible read plan and you will see your. Verse 9 faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation. Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Read and study 1 timothy 4 with the versebyverse bible commentary. The author provides insight that the tlg computer, with. Timothy s gift was also respected by the elders with imposition of hands thereby showing that thaty identified with him 1 timothy 4. The teaching was novel and opposed to the maxims which guided and. Without giving heed to his life, timothy might suffer shipwreck as in 1 timothy 1. Though timothy was likely in his early 30s when this letter was written, the words apply to any church leader, regardless of age. Read and study 1 timothy 4 with the verse by verse bible commentary. This refers to demonic spirits angelic beings who have rebelled against god, who seek to deceive men and women and to entice them away from the truth.
Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. I do not permit me a woman to teach or have authority over a man. Dont let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Until i come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice, and grandmother lois. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. This important verse has often been quoted to youth ministries and young leaders. When i proved to him that josephus confirmed this, he quoted 1 timothy 1. This was the charge given by the apostle paul to timothy, a young leader serving. The author has been traditionally identified as paul the apostle since as early as ad 180, although most modern scholars consider the letter pseudepigraphical, perhaps written as late as the first half of the second century ad. The most popular bible verses from the bible book 1 timothy. 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. Without can not be used by it self, meaning that it has to be minimum one more condition included all.
The view preferred here sees it as applicable to the preceding verse, above. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith. Internet verse search commentaries word analysis itl draft. Timothy being the offspring of a heathen and a jewess had not been circumcised as a child according to the jewish custom genesis 17. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and from christ jesus our lord. I knew the scripture, but not having the details you are giving above, i had to agree with him, only being able to quote that mary magdalene was also a woman who followed christ, to which he added that she did not have a speaking ministry. Study 1 timothy 4 using wesleys explanatory notes to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Till i come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Chapter 4 1 now the spirit explicitly reports that in the latter periods of time, some will. But the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. But the spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, it is likely that every person on earth is curious about what is going to happen next. In 1 timothy, paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in. However, he seems to have successfully arrived at ephesus 1 timothy 1.
Failing to do this would mean peril for both timothy himself and for those in his congregation. The bible uses the phrase the faith in this way many places. Mentioning that some will abandon the faith and follow things taught by demons such as forbidding marriage and abstaining from certain foods. This seems to be the situation, for instance, in 1 corinthians 11. What does it mean not to teach or have authority over men. This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith.
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