1 Timothy 4:12

Good News Translation

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.

Cross References

Zechariah 2:4

The first one said to the other, “Run and tell that young man with the measuring line that there are going to be so many people and so much livestock in Jerusalem that it will be too big to have walls.

Matthew 18:10

“See that you don't despise any of these little ones. Their angels in heaven, I tell you, are always in the presence of my Father in heaven.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Imitate me, then, just as I imitate Christ.

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

You imitated us and the Lord; and even though you suffered much, you received the message with the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You are our witnesses, and so is God, that our conduct toward you who believe was pure, right, and without fault.

1 Timothy 1:14

And our Lord poured out his abundant grace on me and gave me the faith and love which are ours in union with Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to win full approval in God's sight, as a worker who is not ashamed of his work, one who correctly teaches the message of God's truth.

2 Timothy 2:22

Avoid the passions of youth, and strive for righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who with a pure heart call out to the Lord for help.

2 Timothy 2:7

Think about what I am saying, because the Lord will enable you to understand it all.

Titus 2:15

Teach these things and use your full authority as you encourage and rebuke your hearers. Let none of them look down on you.

Titus 2:7

In all things you yourself must be an example of good behavior. Be sincere and serious in your teaching.

James 3:13

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle, and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.

1 Peter 5:3

Do not try to rule over those who have been put in your care, but be examples to the flock.