1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. In later times some will depart from the faith, devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, forbidding marriage and requiring abstinence from foods. Timothy is to train himself for godliness — physical training has some value but godliness …
Other Translations
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 a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;
Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.
Cross References
Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their …
Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the …
Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I …
But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and …
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things …
And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of …
Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe:
For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;