1 Timothy 4:5

4:5 For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

1 Timothy 4:12

4:12 Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, ¹  and purity.

1 Timothy 5:17

5:17 Elders who provide effective leadership ²  must be counted worthy ³  of double honor, ⁴  especially those who work hard in speaking ⁵  and teaching.

1 Timothy 3:8

3:8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, ⁶  not two-faced, ⁷  not given to excessive drinking, ⁸  not greedy for gain,

1 Timothy 6:14

6:14 to obey ⁹  this command ¹⁰  without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

1 Timothy 4:14

4:14 Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, ¹¹  given to you and confirmed by prophetic words ¹²  when the elders laid hands on you. ¹³ 

[4:12]  ¹ tn Or “faith.”

[5:17]  ¹ tn Grk “who lead well.”

[5:17]  ² tn Or “deserving.”

[5:17]  ³ tn Like the similar use of “honor” in v. 3, this phrase
denotes both respect and remuneration: “honor plus honorarium.”

[5:17]  ⁴ tn Or “in preaching”; Grk “in word.”

[3:8]  ¹ tn Or “respectable, honorable, of serious demeanor.”

[3:8]  ² tn Or “insincere,” “deceitful”; Grk “speaking double.”

[3:8]  ³ tn Grk “not devoted to much wine.”

[6:14]  ¹ tn The Greek word τηρέω (threw, traditionally translated “keep”) in this context connotes preservation of and devotion to an object as well as obedience.

[6:14]  ² tn Grk “the command.”

[4:14]  ¹ tn Grk “in you.”

[4:14]  ² tn Grk “which was given to you through prophecy.” Here as in 2:15 the preposition “through” denotes not “means” but accompanying circumstances: “accompanied by prophecy.”

[4:14]  ³ tn Grk “with the imposition of the hands of the presbytery” (i.e., the council of elders).