1 Timothy 4:10

Translations

Modern

To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

Traditional

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

Literal

For unto this we toil and strive, because we have hoped on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

Latin

In hoc enim laboramus, et maledicimur, quia speramus in Deum vivum, qui est Salvator omnium hominum, maxime fidelium.

Original

Greek

English

To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

Notes

1 Timothy 4:6–16

Timothy needs to address the false teachers (see 2 Timothy 3:1–4:5).

1 Timothy 3:14–4:16

This section explains how Timothy should spend his time until Paul arrives (3:14–15; 4:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

1 Timothy 2:4
…who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
1 Timothy 2:6
…who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
1 John 4:14
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
Romans 15:12–13
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
John 3:15–17
…that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.
John 4:42
They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”
1 John 5:10–13
Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.
Psalm 84:12
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
Isaiah 45:21–22
Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
Psalm 107:6–43
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.

Glossary

Savior Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Faith by It Saints are Supported Faith: General Scriptures Concerning God: Saviour Religious Zeal: Exemplified by Paul Reviling and Reproaching: Saints: Endure

1 Timothy 4:10

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