1 Timothy 4:16 — Meaning and Application

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“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

1 Timothy 4:16

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. {to all: or, in all things}

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

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1 Timothy 4:1

"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"

1 Timothy 4:2

"Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;"

1 Timothy 4:3

"Forbidding to marry, {and commanding} to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth."

1 Timothy 4:4

"For every creature of God {is} good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:"

1 Timothy 4:5

"For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."

1 Timothy 4:6

"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."

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