1 Timothy 4:11

9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

Command and teach these things.

12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
Command and teach these things.
KJV
These things command and teach.
WEB
Command and teach these things.
ASV
These things command and teach.
DARBY
Enjoin and teach these things.
BLB
Command and teach these things.
ÅB
Dette skal du befale og lære.
OTB
Instruer og lær andre i disse tingene.
B1930
Dette skal du byde og lære.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 6:2

    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

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  • 2 Timothy 4:2

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

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  • Titus 2:15

    Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

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  • 1 Timothy 5:7

    Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.

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  • Titus 3:8

    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

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