1 Timothy 4:1
American King James Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
American Standard Version But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
King James Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
World English Bible But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
1 Timothy 4:2
American King James Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
American Standard Version through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;
King James Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
World English Bible through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron,
1 Timothy 4:3
American King James Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
American Standard Version forbidding to marry, `and commanding' to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.
King James Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
World English Bible forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
1 Timothy 4:4
American King James For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
American Standard Version For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:
King James For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
World English Bible For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.
1 Timothy 4:5
American King James For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
American Standard Version for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
King James For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
World English Bible For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
1 Timothy 4:6
American King James If you put the brothers in remembrance of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto you have attained.
American Standard Version If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed `until now':
King James If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
World English Bible If 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.
1 Timothy 4:7
American King James But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself rather to godliness.
American Standard Version but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:
King James But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
World English Bible But refuse profane and old wives’ fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
1 Timothy 4:8
American King James For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
American Standard Version for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.
King James For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
World English Bible For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now and of that which is to come.
1 Timothy 4:9
American King James This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
American Standard Version Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.
King James This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
World English Bible This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.
1 Timothy 4:10
American King James For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.
American Standard Version For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.
King James For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
World English Bible For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
1 Timothy 4:11
American King James These things command and teach.
American Standard Version These things command and teach.
King James These things command and teach.
World English Bible Command and teach these things.
1 Timothy 4:12
American King James Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
American Standard Version Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.
King James Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
World English Bible Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
1 Timothy 4:13
American King James Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
American Standard Version Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.
King James Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
World English Bible Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.
1 Timothy 4:14
American King James Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
American Standard Version Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
King James Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
World English Bible Don’t neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders.
1 Timothy 4:15
American King James Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your profiting may appear to all.
American Standard Version Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.
King James Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
World English Bible Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.
1 Timothy 4:16
American King James 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.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible 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.