Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
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Be diligent about this work, throw yourself into it, so that your progress may be clear to everyone.
Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.
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Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. -
Psalms 143:5
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. -
Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; -
Philippians 2:16
Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. -
Psalms 104:34
My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. -
Acts 6:4
But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. -
Psalms 119:97
¶ MEM. O how love I thy law! it [is] my meditation all the day.
1 Timothy 4:15 (KJV) instructs young Timothy, and by extension all believers, on the commitment required for spiritual development and effective ministry: "Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all."
Context of 1 Timothy 4:15
This verse is part of Paul's personal letter to Timothy, his protégé, who was serving as a leader in the church at Ephesus. Paul had been addressing the challenges Timothy faced, including false teachings and the need to set a strong personal example. The "these things" refer to the preceding instructions regarding sound doctrine, spiritual disciplines, and Timothy's conduct as a young leader (e.g., 1 Timothy 4:6-14). Paul emphasizes the importance of training oneself for godliness and being an example to believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Timothy 4:12).
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
For believers today, 1 Timothy 4:15 serves as a profound call to spiritual diligence and intentional growth. It reminds us that: