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1 Timothy 4:12-13 Instructions for Church Leaders

12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

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

Cross References for 1 Timothy 4:12-13

Ephesians 5:2 - and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offer... Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:2

2 Peter 3:11 - Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11

1 Peter 2:12 - Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:12

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be asha... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15

1 Thessalonians 2:10 - You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who be... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:10

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8

Matthew 18:10 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep “See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:10

2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with tho... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:22 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:22

1 Timothy 5:22 - Do not be hasty in the laying on of hands, and do not share in the sins of others. Keep yoursel... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:22 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:22

1 Thessalonians 1:6 - You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the mess... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:6

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Titus 2:7 - In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, serio... Click to read the verse Titus 2:7 Click to read the verse Titus 2:7

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Titus 2:15 - These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not l... Click to read the verse Titus 2:15 Click to read the verse Titus 2:15

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

1 Timothy 6:11 - Paul’s Charge to Timothy But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, god... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11

1 Kings 2:2 - “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, show yourself a man, Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 2:2

1 Corinthians 11:1 - 11 Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:1

1 Peter 5:3 - not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:3

1 Corinthians 16:10-11 - If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carryin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10-11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:10-11

Titus 1:8 - Rather he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy... Click to read the verse Titus 1:8 Click to read the verse Titus 1:8

Zechariah 2:4 - and said to him: “Run, tell that young man, ‘Jerusalem will be a city without walls because of ... Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:4 Click to read the verse Zechariah 2:4

2 Timothy 2:7 - Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:7

2 Timothy 4:5 - But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, disch... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:5

Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upr... Click to read the verse Titus 2:12 Click to read the verse Titus 2:12

1 Peter 1:15 - But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15

1 Timothy 1:14 - The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:14 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:14

2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7-9

2 Peter 1:5-8 - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-8 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:5-8

1 Timothy 5:2 - older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:2

1 Corinthians 16:11 - No one, then, should refuse to accept him. Send him on his way in peace so that he may return t... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:11 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 16:11

2 Corinthians 6:6 - in purity, understanding, patience and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:6

1 Peter 3:2 - when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2

1 Thessalonians 1:7 - And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:7 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:7

Philippians 3:17 - Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according t... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:17

2 Thessalonians 3:7 - For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:7

2 Corinthians 6:4-17 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4-17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4-17