Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
King James Version
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Holman Bible
Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.
International Standard Version
Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.
A Conservative Version
Think on these things--exist within these things--so that thy progress may be visible among all.
American Standard Version
Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.
Amplified
Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that your progress will be evident to all.
An Understandable Version
Be attentive to these things [i.e., all of the foregoing]; be involved in [practicing] them, so that your progress [in the ministry] will be evident to everyone.
Anderson New Testament
Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them, that your advancement may be manifest in all things.
Bible in Basic English
Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.
Common New Testament
Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that all may see your progress.
Daniel Mace New Testament
meditate upon these things, be wholly employ'd about them, that your proficiency may appear to all.
Darby Translation
Occupy thyself with these things; be wholly in them, that thy progress may be manifest to all.
Godbey New Testament
Be diligent in these things; give yourself wholly unto them; in order that your progress may be manifest to all.
Goodspeed New Testament
Cultivate these things, devote yourself to them, so that everyone will see your progress.
John Wesley New Testament
Meditate on these things; be wholly in them, that thy profiting may appear in all things.
Julia Smith Translation
Bestow diligent care upon these things; be in them; that thy progress may be manifest in all things.
King James 2000
Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may appear to all.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Practice these [things]. Be [diligent] in these [things], in order that your progress may be evident to everyone.
Modern King James verseion
Meditate on these things; be in these things in order that your improvement may appear to all.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
These things exercise, and give thyself unto them, that it may be seen how thou profitest in all things.
Moffatt New Testament
Attend to these duties, let them absorb you, so that all men may note your progress.
Montgomery New Testament
Let these things be your care, give yourself wholly to them, so that your progress may be manifest to all.
NET Bible
Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.
New Heart English Bible
Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
Noyes New Testament
Meditate on these things, give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest to all.
Sawyer New Testament
Study these things, be much in them, that your improvement may be manifest to all.
The Emphasized Bible
These things, be thy care, in these things, be thou, that, thine advancement, may be, manifest, unto all:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Let these things be thy care; be wholly devoted to them; that thy progress may be evident to all men.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Practice these things, devote yourself to them, so that your progress may be plain to every one.
Webster
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Weymouth New Testament
Habitually practise these duties, and be absorbed in them; so that your growing proficiency in them may be evident to all.
Williams New Testament
Continue cultivating these things; be devoted to them, so that everybody will see your progress.
World English Bible
Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
Worrell New Testament
Attend to these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may be manifest to all.
Worsley New Testament
Meditate on these things, be wholly in them, that thy proficiency may be manifest in all.
Youngs Literal Translation
of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;
Themes
God's Promises » Mysteries of of progress » Spiritual progress a characteristic of the righteous
Ministers » Should be » Studious and meditative
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Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 4:15
Images 1 Timothy 4:15
Prayers for 1 Timothy 4:15
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Instructions For Ministry
14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Cross References
Matthew 5:16
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Psalm 1:2
but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 19:14
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 49:3
My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding.
Psalm 63:6
when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
Psalm 77:12
I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds.
Psalm 104:34
May my meditation be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Psalm 105:5
Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
Psalm 119:15
I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.
Psalm 119:23
Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
Psalm 119:48
I will lift up my hands toward your commandments, which I love, and I will meditate on your statutes.
Psalm 119:97
Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.
Psalm 119:99
I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
Psalm 119:148
My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.
Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.
Acts 6:4
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
1 Corinthians 16:15
Now I urge you, brothers--you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints--
2 Corinthians 4:14
knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence.
2 Corinthians 8:5
and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.
Philippians 2:15-16
that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
1 Timothy 4:6
If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.
Titus 2:14
who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.