1 Timothy 4:13 akjv — Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

American King James Version

"Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. "

— 1 Timothy 4:13, American King James Version

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

10

For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.

11

These things command and teach.

12

Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

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Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

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Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your profiting may appear to all.

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Take heed to yourself, and to the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

1 Timothy 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 4:13 say?
1 Timothy 4:13 in the American King James Version reads: “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:13 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 4:13.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:13 in?
1 Timothy 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 4:13?
1 Timothy 4:13 reads (AKJV): “Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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