13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 4:13

King James Version

13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

English Standard Version

13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

The Message

13 Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching.

New King James Version

13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

New Living Translation

13 Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:13

Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:11-16

(Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16)

Men's youth will not be despised, if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine, must teach by their life. Their discourse must be edifying; their conversation must be holy; they must be examples of love to God and all good men, examples of spiritual-mindedness. Ministers must mind these things as their principal work and business. By this means their profiting will appear in all things, as well as to all persons; this is the way to profit in knowledge and grace, and also to profit others. The doctrine of a minister of Christ must be scriptural, clear, evangelical, and practical; well stated, explained, defended, and applied. But these duties leave no leisure for wordly pleasures, trifling visits, or idle conversation, and but little for what is mere amusement, and only ornamental. May every believer be enabled to let his profiting appear unto all men; seeking to experience the power of the gospel in his own soul, and to bring forth its fruits in his life.