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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.

Let {G2706} no man {G3367} despise {G2706} thy {G4675} youth {G3503}; but {G235} be thou {G1096} an example {G5179} of the believers {G4103}, in {G1722} word {G3056}, in {G1722} conversation {G391}, in {G1722} charity {G26}, in {G1722} spirit {G4151}, in {G1722} faith {G4102}, in {G1722} purity {G47}.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because of your youth; on the contrary, set the believers an example in your speech, behavior, love, trust and purity.

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 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.

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Cross-References

  • Titus 2:7 (126 votes)

    In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

  • 2 Timothy 2:22 (77 votes)

    ¶ Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (66 votes)

    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

  • 1 Peter 5:3 (61 votes)

    Neither as being lords over [God's] heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

  • 2 Peter 1:5 (48 votes)

    ¶ And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;

  • 2 Peter 1:8 (48 votes)

    For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Corinthians 11:1 (40 votes)

    ¶ Be ye followers of me, even as I also [am] of Christ.