Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may 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.
- BSB Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will 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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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 5:16Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
- Ps 143:5I remember the days of old. I meditate on all your doings. I contemplate the work of your hands.
- Phil 2:15–16that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without defect in the middle of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you are seen as lights in the world,
- Ps 104:34Let my meditation be sweet to him. I will rejoice in Yahweh.
- Ps 119:48I reach out my hands for your commandments, which I love. I will meditate on your statutes. ZAYIN
- Acts 6:4But we will continue steadfastly in prayer and in the ministry of the word.”
- Josh 1:8This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.
- 1 Tim 4:6If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
- Ps 119:97How I love your law! It is my meditation all day.
- Ps 119:148My eyes stay open through the night watches, that I might meditate on your word.
- Titus 2:14who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
- Ps 119:15I will meditate on your precepts, and consider your ways.
- Ps 119:99I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.
- Ps 49:3My mouth will speak words of wisdom. My heart shall utter understanding.
- Ps 1:2but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night.
- 2 Cor 8:5This was not as we had hoped, but first they gave their own selves to the Lord, and to us through the will of God.
- Ps 63:6when I remember you on my bed, and think about you in the night watches.
- Ps 105:5Remember his marvelous works that he has done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
- Ps 77:12I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings.
- Ps 119:23Though princes sit and slander me, your servant will meditate on your statutes.
- Ps 19:14Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer.
- 2 Cor 4:14knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will present us with you.
- 1 Cor 16:15Now I beg you, brothers (you know the house of Stephanas, that it is the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have set themselves to serve the saints),
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