Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
Parallel translations
- WEB Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
- KJV Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
- NKJV Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.
- NASB Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
- NLT Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.
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Quick answer
Timothy should immerse himself in these duties so his progress is evident to all. It urges wholehearted devotion that bears visible fruit.
Overview
Paul calls Timothy to be 'diligent' and to give himself 'wholly' to his ministry. Such commitment makes spiritual growth apparent to the congregation. Visible progress encourages the church and authenticates the minister.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 23
- Matt 5:16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
- Ps 143:5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
- Phil 2:15–16so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
- Ps 104:34May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
- Ps 119:48I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
- Acts 6:4and will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”
- Josh 1:8This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
- 1 Tim 4:6By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
- Ps 119:97Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation.
- Ps 119:148My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
- Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
- Ps 119:15I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
- Ps 119:99I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.
- Ps 49:3My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
- Ps 1:2But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
- 2 Cor 8:5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.
- Ps 63:6When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night.
- Ps 105:5Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced,
- Ps 77:12I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.
- Ps 119:23Though rulers sit and slander me, Your servant meditates on Your statutes.
- Ps 19:14May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
- 2 Cor 4:14knowing that the One who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and present us with you in His presence.
- 1 Cor 16:15You know that Stephanas and his household were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints. Now I urge you, brothers,
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