New International Version Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. New Living Translation Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. English Standard Version Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Berean Standard Bible Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. Berean Literal Bible Until I come, give heed to the reading, to exhortation, to teaching. King James Bible Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. New King James Version Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. New American Standard Bible Until I come, give your attention to the public reading, to exhortation, and teaching. NASB 1995 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. NASB 1977 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. Legacy Standard Bible Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching. Amplified Bible Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word]. Berean Annotated Bible Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching {didaskalia}. Christian Standard Bible Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. Holman Christian Standard Bible Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. American Standard Version Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Contemporary English Version Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching. English Revised Version Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. GOD'S WORD® Translation Until I get there, concentrate on reading [Scripture] in worship, giving encouraging messages, and teaching people. Good News Translation Until I come, give your time and effort to the public reading of the Scriptures and to preaching and teaching. International Standard Version Until I arrive, give your full concentration to the public reading of Scripture, to exhorting, and to teaching. NET Bible Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. New Heart English Bible Until I come, pay attention to reading, to preaching, and to teaching. Webster's Bible Translation Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. Weymouth New Testament Till I come, bestow your attention on reading, exhortation and teaching. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleUntil I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. World English Bible Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionuntil I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching; Berean Literal Bible Until I come, give heed to the reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Young's Literal Translation till I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching; Smith's Literal Translation Till I come, hold to reading loud, to entreaty, to doctrine. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTill I come, attend unto reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine. Catholic Public Domain Version Until I arrive, attend to reading, to exhortation, and to doctrine. New American Bible Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching. New Revised Standard Version Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd until I come, strive to study, and continue in prayer and teaching. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Until I come, be diligent in reading, in prayer and in teaching. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTill I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Godbey New Testament Until I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Haweis New Testament Till I come, apply to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. Mace New Testament while I am absent apply yourself to reading, to exhortation, and instruction. Weymouth New Testament Till I come, bestow your attention on reading, exhortation and teaching. Worrell New Testament Until I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching. Worsley New Testament Till I come attend to reading, to exhortation, and teaching. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Good Minister of Jesus Christ…12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. 14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.… Cross References Until I come, Revelation 2:25 than to hold fast to what you have until I come. 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. devote yourself Acts 6:4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 1 Corinthians 16:15 You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers, to the public reading of Scripture, Nehemiah 8:8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. Luke 4:16-17 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. And when He stood up to read, / the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. Unrolling it, He found the place where it was written: Acts 15:21 For Moses has been proclaimed in every city from ancient times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath.” to exhortation, Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Hebrews 13:22 I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly. Acts 13:15 After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.” and to teaching. 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Treasury of Scripture Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. I come. 1 Timothy 3:14,15 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: … to reading. Deuteronomy 17:19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Psalm 1:2,3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night… to exhortation. Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. to doctrine. 1 Timothy 4:6,16 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… 1 Corinthians 14:6,26 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? … 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Jump to Previous Attend Attendance Attention Bestow Comforting Devote Doctrine Exhortation Heed Holy Pay Preaching Public Reading Saints Scripture Teaching Thyself WritingsJump to Next Attend Attendance Attention Bestow Comforting Devote Doctrine Exhortation Heed Holy Pay Preaching Public Reading Saints Scripture Teaching Thyself Writings1 Timothy 4 1. He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.6. And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts. Until I come, Paul expected Timothy to remain in Ephesus and oversee the church until he could return. The Ephesian congregation faced false teaching and disorder, making steady pastoral leadership necessary during Paul’s absence. Rev 2:25 than to hold fast to what you have until I come. devote yourself Timothy was to give sustained attention to the central duties of his ministry rather than be distracted by controversy or opposition. Act 6:4 and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the…… to the public reading of Scripture, In a setting where few believers possessed personal copies of the sacred writings, Scripture was read aloud to the assembled church. This continued the synagogue pattern and placed God’s Word at the center of worship. Neh 8:8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it… to exhortation, Timothy was to urge believers to respond faithfully to what they heard, applying biblical truth to conduct, endurance, and life together in the church. Rom 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage;… and to teaching. He was also to provide clear instruction in sound doctrine, protecting the congregation from error and establishing them in the truth. 2Ti 2:2 And the things that you have heard me say… Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and personal conduct. 2. Timothy A young pastor and protégé of Paul, stationed in Ephesus, tasked with leading and teaching the church there. 3. Ephesus A significant city in the early Christian world, known for its diverse population and the challenges of false teachings that Timothy had to address. 4. Public Reading of Scripture A practice in early Christian worship where Scriptures were read aloud to the congregation, emphasizing the importance of God's Word. 5. Exhortation and Teaching Key components of Timothy's ministry, involving encouraging believers and instructing them in sound doctrine. Teaching Points The Importance of ScriptureThe public reading of Scripture is foundational for the church, ensuring that God's Word is central in worship and community life. Role of Exhortation Exhortation involves encouraging and urging believers to live out their faith, providing motivation and support in their spiritual journey. Commitment to Teaching Teaching is essential for grounding believers in sound doctrine, helping them discern truth from falsehood and grow in their understanding of God's will. Leadership Responsibility Church leaders, like Timothy, are called to be diligent in their duties, prioritizing the spiritual nourishment and edification of the congregation. Personal Devotion Believers are encouraged to personally engage with Scripture, allowing it to transform their lives and guide their actions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Timothy 4:13?2. How can we prioritize "public reading of Scripture" in our church gatherings today? 3. What does "exhortation" mean, and how can we practice it in daily life? 4. How does 1 Timothy 4:13 connect with Joshua 1:8 about meditating on Scripture? 5. In what ways can we devote ourselves to "teaching" within our communities? 6. How can 1 Timothy 4:13 inspire personal Bible study and spiritual growth? 7. What does 1 Timothy 4:13 emphasize about the importance of public reading of Scripture? 8. How does 1 Timothy 4:13 guide the practice of teaching in the church? 9. Why is exhortation highlighted alongside reading and teaching in 1 Timothy 4:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 4? (13) Till I come, give attendance to reading.--The words evidently imply a hope, perhaps even an expectation, on the part of St. Paul, that he would one day be enabled once more to visit the Church of Ephesus; but so long as that absence lasted, Timothy was to attend carefully to three special points in the public ministry in which he was, in the Apostle's absence, the chief officer. The "reading" was that public reading of Scripture in the congregation--a practice borrowed from the synagogue service, when publicly the Law and the Prophets were read to the people assembled. (See Luke 4:16; Acts 13:15.) In these early Christian assemblies, about the year 66-67, the question arises, Were any Scriptures read in public besides the books of the Old Testament? No certain reply can be given: it is, however, probable, even at this very early date, that one at least of the older Gospels (probably St. Mark) was already known and used in the Christian churches, and read along with the Scriptures of the old covenant. That the reading of the "Gospels" very soon became a part of the regular service in the congregations of Christians is evident from the words of Justin Martyr, Apologia, i. 67, written in the first half of the first century. To exhortation, to doctrine.--These both most probably refer to the public ministry in the congregation. The first, "exhortation," particularly applies to the feelings. The reading of the Scriptures must be followed by an earnest practical application of their teaching to the affairs of that life in the midst of which the Christian listener was living. The word "doctrine" suggests a public teaching directed rather to the understanding of the hearers. The idea of exposition, or even of dogmatic teaching, seems here included. Verse 13. - Heed for attendance, A.V.; teaching for doctrine, A.V. Till I come (1 Timothy 3:14; 1 Timothy 1:3). Reading (τῇ ἀναγνώσει). The public reading of the Scriptures (the Lessons, as we should say). This we know was the practice in the synagogue (Luke 4:16, etc.; Acts 13:27; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15). We see the beginning of reading the New Testament in the Christian assemblies in Ephesians 3:4; and Colossians 4:16; and generally in the fact of Epistles being addressed by the apostles to Churches. The ἀναγνώστης, the reader, lector, was a regular order in the third and fourth centuries (Bingham, vol. 1. p. 288). The Grace is being revived in our day. Exhortation (τῇ παρακλήσει); see Acts 4:36, where Barnabas's name is interpreted as meaning "Son of exhortation" (R.V.), and Acts 13:15; comp. Romans 12:7 (where, as here, παράκλησις and διδασκαλία are coupled together); 1 Thessalonians 2:3, etc. Teaching (διδασκαλία); almost always rendered "doctrine" in the A.V. But here, where the act of teaching (like the act of reading, the act of exhorting, in the two preceding clauses) is intended, "teaching" is perhaps the best word according to our modern usage. As regards the difference between διδασκαλία and παράκλησις, the former would express "doctrinal teaching," whether of dogma or of precept, the latter entreaties to believe the one and practice the other (see Acts 11:23 and Acts 14:22 for good examples of πράκλησις). Paul hands Timothy a three-fold agenda to sustain the church while he is away: keep Scripture central, press it home with heartfelt exhortation, and ground believers through careful teaching. Steady devotion to these practices ensures that God’s people are fed, encouraged, and protected—both until Paul arrives and until Christ Himself appears.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Untilἕως (heōs) Conjunction Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. I come, ἔρχομαι (erchomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. devote yourself πρόσεχε (proseche) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4337: From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. to the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. public reading of Scripture, ἀναγνώσει (anagnōsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 320: Recognition, reading; public reading (of the law and prophets in synagogue or church). From anaginosko; reading. to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. exhortation, παρακλήσει (paraklēsei) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. [and] to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. teaching. διδασκαλίᾳ (didaskalia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1319: Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction. 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