1 Timothy 4:12 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

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Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

American Standard Version (1901)

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Common English Bible

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, faith, and by being sexually pure.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the faithful in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in chastity.