1 Timothy 4:13 nasb — Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.

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"Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching."

— 1 Timothy 4:13, NASB

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

10

For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

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Prescribe and teach these things.

12

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

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Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.

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Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.

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Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

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Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.

1 Timothy 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:13 say?
1 Timothy 4:13 in the NASB reads: “Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.”
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 (NASB): “Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.” 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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