1 Timothy 4:12 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹² 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² 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)

¹² 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

¹² 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

¹² 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

¹² Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the faithful in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in chastity.

1 Timothy 4:12 Cross References

Zechariah 2:4

and said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls, by reason of the multitude of men and cattle therein.

Matthew 18:10

See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honourable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost;

1 Thessalonians 2:10

Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and righteously and unblameably we behaved ourselves toward you that believe:

1 Timothy 1:14

and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15

Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.

2 Timothy 2:22

But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

2 Timothy 2:7

Consider what I say; for the Lord shall give thee understanding in all things.

Titus 2:15

These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Titus 2:7

in all things shewing thyself an ensample of good works; in thy doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? let him shew by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

1 Peter 5:3

neither as lording it over the charge allotted to you, but making yourselves ensamples to the flock.