1 Timothy 4:12 - The Scriptures 1998

¹² Let no one look down on your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in belief, in cleanliness.

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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.

1 Timothy 4:12 Cross References

Zechariah 2:4

and he said to him, “Run, speak to this young man, saying, ‘Yerushalayim is to remain unwalled, because of the many men and livestock in it.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in the heavens their messengers always see the face of My Father who is in the heavens.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Become imitators of me, as I also am of Messiah.

Philippians 4:8

For the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is righteous, whatever is clean, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report, if there is any uprightness and if there is any praise – think on these.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you became imitators of us and of the Master, having received the word in much pressure, with joy of the Set-apart Spirit,

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are witnesses, Elohim also, how set-apart and righteously and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe,

1 Timothy 1:14

And the favour of our Master was exceedingly increased, with belief and love which are in Messiah יהושע.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your utmost to present yourself approved to Elohim, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth.

2 Timothy 2:22

And flee from the lusts of youth, but pursue righteousness, belief, love, peace with those calling on the Master out of a clean heart.

2 Timothy 2:7

Think over what I say, for the Master shall give you understanding into all this.

Titus 2:15

Speak these matters, urge, and reprove with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Titus 2:7

Show yourself to them an example of good works in all matters. In teaching show uncorruptness, seriousness,

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good behaviour his works in meekness of wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first clean, then peaceable, gentle, ready to obey, filled with compassion and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.

1 Peter 5:3

neither as being masters over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.