1 Timothy 4

Warning Against False Teachers

1 Now the SpiritSpirit: πνεῦμα (Pneuma). The Greek pneuma (πνεῦμα) means spirit, wind, or breath—the immaterial aspect of persons. The Holy Spirit (Pneuma Hagion) is the third person of the Trinity, dwelling in believers. speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Evil: 2 Timothy 3:13. Spirit: John 16:13, 1 John 4:6. Parallel theme: Daniel 10:14, 2 Corinthians 11:3, 2 Peter 2:1, 3:3, 1 John 2:18, Jude 1:4, 1:18 +5

2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Kingdom: Acts 20:30, Revelation 16:14. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 23:32, Matthew 7:15, 24:24, Romans 1:28, 16:18, Ephesians 4:14, 4:19, 2 Timothy 3:5 +5

3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truthTruth: ἀλήθεια (Aletheia). The Greek aletheia (ἀλήθεια) denotes truth or reality—that which corresponds to actuality. Jesus declared, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' (John 14:6), embodying ultimate reality.. References God: 1 Timothy 4:4, Romans 14:3, 14:6, 1 Corinthians 8:8, Colossians 3:17, Hebrews 13:4. Parallel theme: Genesis 9:3, 1 Corinthians 7:28, Colossians 2:16, Hebrews 13:9 +5

4 For every creature of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: References God: 1 Timothy 4:3, Deuteronomy 32:4, Romans 14:20. Good: Genesis 1:31. Parallel theme: Acts 15:29, 21:25, Romans 14:14, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 10:25 +4

5 For it is sanctified by the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of God and prayer. References God: 1 Timothy 4:3. Holy: 1 Corinthians 7:14. Word: Luke 4:4

Training in Godliness

6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained. Faith: Colossians 4:7. Word: Colossians 3:16. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:10, Titus 2:1

7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. References God: 1 Timothy 1:4, 6:11, Acts 24:16, 2 Timothy 2:16, Titus 2:12. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 6:20, 2 Timothy 2:23, 4:4, Titus 3:9, Hebrews 5:14 +5

8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. Covenant: 1 John 2:25. References God: 1 Timothy 6:6, Matthew 6:33. Parallel theme: Psalms 37:11, 37:29, Proverbs 19:23, 22:4, Isaiah 3:10, Mark 10:30, Hebrews 13:9 +5

9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation. Faith: 1 Timothy 1:15

10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. Salvation: 1 Timothy 2:4, John 4:42, 1 John 4:14. References God: John 1:29. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 2:6, 1 John 2:2

11 These things command and teach. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 5:7, 6:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 2:15, 3:8

Timothy's Charge

12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Faith: 2 Timothy 2:22. Word: 2 Timothy 2:15. Spirit: 1 Thessalonians 1:6. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:10, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Timothy 2:7, Titus 2:7, 2:15, James 3:13, 1 Peter 5:3 +5

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:6, 4:16, Deuteronomy 17:19, Joshua 1:8, John 5:39, Acts 6:4, 17:11, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 2:15 +4

14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:18, 5:22, Acts 6:6, 13:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 2 Timothy 1:6

15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. Parallel theme: Joshua 1:8, Psalms 104:34, 119:15, 119:48, 119:97, 119:99, 119:148, 143:5, Matthew 5:16, Acts 6:4 +5

16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both saveSave: σῴζω (Sozo). The Greek sozo (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness. thyself, and them that hear thee. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 1:3, 1 Chronicles 28:10, Isaiah 55:11, Ephesians 4:14, 2 Timothy 3:14, 4:2, Titus 1:9, 2:7, Hebrews 12:15, 13:9 +5