1 Timothy 4:15

1 Timothy 4:15

Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

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Timothy is to ponder these things and give himself wholly to them, so his progress is evident to all.

What Does 1 Timothy 4:15 Mean?

Paul tells Timothy to dwell on these matters and to pour himself into them completely. Half-hearted attention will not do.

When a person gives himself wholly to growth in godliness and ministry, the progress shows. Paul wants Timothy's advance to be visible to all, an encouragement to the church and a witness to the power of devoted effort.

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