You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
Parallel translations
- WEB But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,
- KJV But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
- ESV You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,
- NKJV But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance,
- NASB Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,
- NLT But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance.
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Timothy has closely followed Paul's teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, and steadfastness. He stands in contrast to the false teachers by faithfully imitating Paul.
Overview
Against the corrupt opponents, Paul points to his own consistent example, which Timothy has observed and shared. The list spans doctrine and character, showing that true ministry unites sound teaching with godly living. Timothy is encouraged to keep following this proven pattern.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Tim 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
- Titus 2:7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- 2 Pet 1:5–7For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- 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.
- Phil 2:22But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
- Heb 13:9Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace and not by foods of no value to those devoted to them.
- 1 Tim 4:12–13Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
- Rom 16:17Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
- Acts 11:23When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
- 1 Th 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.
- 2 Jn 1:9–10Anyone who runs ahead without remaining in the teaching of Christ does not have God. Whoever remains in His teaching has both the Father and the Son.
- 2 Pet 3:11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
- Acts 2:42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
- 2 Tim 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- 2 Cor 6:4–10Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities;
- 2 Tim 4:3For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.
- Acts 26:4Surely all the Jews know how I have lived from the earliest days of my youth, among my own people and in Jerusalem.
- 2 Tim 3:16–17All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
- Acts 20:18When they came to him, he said, “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I arrived in the province of Asia.
- Luke 1:3Therefore, having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, it seemed good also to me to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,
- 2 Cor 1:17When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” when I really mean “No, no”?
- 1 Tim 1:3As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines
- Eph 4:14Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.
- Dan 1:8But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine. So he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself.
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