1 Timothy 4:12
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Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the faithful, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in chastity.

no.

Matthew 18:10 See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

1 Corinthians 16:10,11 Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. . . .

2 Timothy 2:7,15,22 Understand what I say: for the Lord will give thee in all things understanding. . . .

be thou.

1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, as I also am of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord: receiving the word in much tribulation, with joy of the Holy Ghost:

1 Thessalonians 2:10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and without blame we have been to you that have believed:

2 Thessalonians 3:7-9 For yourselves know how you ought to imitate us. For we were not disorderly among you. . . .

Titus 2:7 In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity,

1 Peter 5:3 Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.

in word.

2 Corinthians 6:4-17 But in all things let us exhibit ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in tribulation, in necessities, in distresses, . . .

Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things.

2 Timothy 2:22 But flee thou youthful desires, and pursue justice, faith, charity and peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

James 3:13,17 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge, among you? Let him shew, by a good contestation, his work in the meekness of wisdom. . . .

2 Peter 1:5-8 And you, employing all care, minister in your faith, virtue: And in virtue, knowledge: . . .

Context
A Good Minister of Jesus Christ
11These things command and teach: 12Let no man despise thy youth: but be thou an example of the faithful, in word, in conversation, in charity, in faith, in chastity. 13Till I come, attend unto reading, to exhortation and to doctrine.…
Cross References
Zechariah 2:4
And he said to him: Run, speak to this young man, saying: Jerusalem shall be inhabited without walls, by reason of the multitude of men, and of the beasts in the midst thereof.

1 Corinthians 16:11
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct ye him on his way in peace, that he may come to me. For I look for him with the brethren.

1 Timothy 1:14
Now the grace of our Lord hath abounded exceedingly with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.

Titus 2:7
In all things shew thyself an example of good works, in doctrine, in integrity, in gravity,

Titus 2:15
These things speak and exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

1 Peter 5:3
Neither as lording it over the clergy but being made a pattern of the flock from the heart.

Lexicon
{Let} no one
Μηδείς (Mēdeis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3367: No one, none, nothing.

despise
καταφρονείτω (kataphroneitō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 2706: To despise, scorn, and show it by active insult, disregard. From kata and phroneo; to think against, i.e. Disesteem.

your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

youth,
νεότητος (neotētos)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3503: Youth, youthfulness. From neos; newness, i.e. Youthfulness.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

set
γίνου (ginou)
Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

an example
τύπος (typos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5179: From tupto; a die, i.e. a stamp or scar; by analogy, a shape, i.e. A statue, style or resemblance; specially, a sampler, i.e. A model or instance.

for the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

believers
πιστῶν (pistōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 4103: Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

speech,
λόγῳ (logō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

conduct,
ἀναστροφῇ (anastrophē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 391: Dealing with other men, conduct, life, behavior, manner of life. From anastrepho; behavior.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

love,
ἀγάπῃ (agapē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 26: From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

faith,
πίστει (pistei)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 4102: Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

purity.
ἁγνείᾳ (hagneia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 47: Purity, chastity. From hagnos; cleanliness, i.e. chastity.


Additional Translations
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Let no one despise your youth, but be a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in deportment, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Let no one think slightingly of you because you are a young man; but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, be an example for your fellow Christians to imitate.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;
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