1 Timothy 4:14 asv — Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbyte…

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

— 1 Timothy 4:14, American Standard Version

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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These things command and teach.

12

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

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Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

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

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Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.

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Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

1 Timothy 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:14 say?
1 Timothy 4:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. ”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:14 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 14.
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 4:14.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:14 in?
1 Timothy 4:14 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 4:14?
1 Timothy 4:14 reads (ASV): “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. ” 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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