1 Timothy 4:14 cpdv — Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood. "

— 1 Timothy 4:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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Instruct and teach these things.

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Let no one despise your youth, but be an example among the faithful in word, in behavior, in charity, in faith, in chastity.

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Until I arrive, attend to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine.

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Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood.

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Meditate on these things, so that your progress may be manifest to all.

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Pay attention to yourself and to doctrine. Pursue these things. For in doing so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

1 Timothy 4:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:14 say?
1 Timothy 4:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood. ”
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 (CPDV): “Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood. ” 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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