1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 4:16

BSB

Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

AKJV

Take heed to yourself, and to the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

CPDV

Pay attention to yourself and to doctrine. Pursue these things. For in doing so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

ERV

Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

NHEB

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

SMT

Take heed to thyself, and to the doctrine; remain in them: for doing this, and thou shalt save thyself, and them hearing thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 4:16

TakeheedG1907VerbuntothyselfG4572 andG2532ConjunctionuntothedoctrineG1319Noun Feminine continueG1961VerbinthemG846 forG1063ConjunctionindoingG4160Verb thisG5124thoushaltG4982Verb bothG2532Conjunction saveG4982Verb thyselfG4572 andG2532ConjunctionthemthathearG191Verb theeG4675

Commentary for 1 Timothy 4:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 4:16

Summary

Guard your teaching and life to save yourself and others

Event

Final exhortation to persevere

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD