1 Timothy 4:6

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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 faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

Literal

Laying before the brothers these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being nourished in the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have closely followed.

Latin

Hæc proponens fratribus, bonus eris minister Christi Jesu enutritus verbis fidei, et bonæ doctrinæ, quam assecutus es.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

1 Timothy 4:6

Brothers: The Greek word adelphoi refers to family members, both male and female.
a good servant: Training good servants involves a complete pattern of behavior. Paul modeled this and based it on sound teachings. Good instruction unifies words and actions, beliefs and behaviors (see 3:10, 14–15; Philippians 4:9).

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) God’s Servant

Related verses

Titus 2:7–10
In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
2 Peter 3:1–2
Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
Titus 2:1
But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
2 Timothy 3:14–17
But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
Matthew 13:52
Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
Jude 1:5
Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.
1 Corinthians 4:1–2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Acts 20:31
Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.
2 Corinthians 6:4
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
Ephesians 4:15–16
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: Duties of Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Doctrines of the Gospel: Ministers should be Nourished up In

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