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1 Timothy 4:6-16

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A Good Servant of Christ Jesus

6iIf you put these things before the brothers,1 you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have jfollowed. 7Have nothing to do with irreverent, ksilly myths. Rather ltrain yourself for godliness; 8for while mbodily training is of some value, godliness nis of value in every way, as oit holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9The saying is ptrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10For to this end we toil and strive,2 because we have our hope set on the living God, qwho is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

11Command and teach rthese things. 12sLet no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers tan example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14uDo not neglect the gift you have, which was given you vby prophecy when the council of elders wlaid their hands on you. 15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,3 so that xall may see your progress. 16yKeep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save zboth yourself and ayour hearers.

Footnotes

  • 1 4:6 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
  • 2 4:10 Some manuscripts and suffer reproach
  • 3 4:15 Greek be in them
Displaying 1-10 of 11 sermons for this passage.

Watch Your Doctrine and Training

1 Timothy 4:6–10 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 55:57 • ID: 3784

Practice, Progress, and Persistence

1 Timothy 4:11–16 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 53:34 • ID: 3786

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus (Banner of Truth)

1 Timothy 4:6 Sermon • 41:19 • ID: 3323

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus (Public)

1 Timothy 4:11–16 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:42 • ID: 3232

A Good Servant of Christ Jesus (Personal)

1 Timothy 4:6–10 Sermon • Includes Transcript • 48:34 • ID: 3231

A Basic Plan for Protecting the Truth and the Flock… Most of the Time

1 Timothy 4:1–8 Sermon • 45:43 • ID: GS1078

A Good Servant

1 Timothy 4:6–16 Sermon • 23:29 • ID: 2891

Syracuse Pastors’ Luncheon

1 Timothy 4:1–16 Sermon • 33:35 • ID: 2879

The Distinctives of a Man of God

1 Timothy 4:1–16 Sermon • 47:24 • ID: GS939

Welcome/Opening Session

1 Timothy 4:11–16 Sermon • 39:29 • ID: GS791

Displaying 1-3 of 3 series for this passage.

On Preaching and Pastoring, Volume 2

Saving Ourselves and Our Hearers 1 Timothy 4:1–16 Series • ID: 29022

The Kingdom of God, Volume 2

Matthew 1:1 – Revelation 22:21 Series • ID: 26802

A Study in 1 Timothy, Volume 1

God’s Household of Faith 1 Timothy 1:1–4:16 Series • ID: 15401