1 Timothy 4:15

Modern

Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Traditional

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

Literal

Ponder these things; be in them, so that your advancement may be apparent to all.

Latin

Hæc meditare, in his esto: ut profectus tuus manifestus sit omnibus.

Greek

English

Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

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

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

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
Philippians 2:15–16
…so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
Psalm 104:34
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Psalm 119:48
I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
Acts 6:4
…and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
1 Timothy 4:6
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
Psalm 119:148
My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
Psalm 119:97
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
Titus 2:14
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Psalm 119:15
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.