1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
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
Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.
of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;
Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.
Cross References
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, …
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my …
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord.
Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.