1 Timothy 4:14
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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 Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of 1 Timothy 4:14
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Make use of that grace in you, which was given to you by the word of the prophets, when the rulers of the church put their hands on you.
- Basic English Bible
Be not negligent of the gift [that is] in thee, which has been given to thee through prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the elderhood.
- Darby Bible
Neglect not the grace that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with imposition of the hands of the priesthood.
- Douay Rheims Bible
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
- Webster's Bible
Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.
- Weymouth 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.
- World English Bible
Nyle thou litil charge the grace which is in thee, that is youun to thee bi profecie, with putting on of the hondis of preesthod.
- Wycliffe Bible
be not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership;
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for 1 Timothy 4:14
4:14 Neglect not - They neglect it who do not exercise it to the full. The gift - Of feeding the flock, of power, and love, and sobriety. Which was given thee by prophecy - By immediate direction from God. By the laying on of my hands - #2Tim 1:6|; while the elders joined also in the solemnity. This presbytery probably consisted of some others, together with Paul and Silas.
View People's Bible Notes for 1 Timothy 4:14
1Ti 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee. The allusion is to special spiritual gifts given to him to fit him for the duties of an evangelist. These were given, and were essential, in that first age. Which was given thee by prophecy. As the Spirit at Antioch said to the prophets, "Separate for me Paul and Barnabas" (Ac 13:2), I suppose a revelation was given that Timothy was to be set apart, and that he would be spiritually endowed for his work. With the laying on of the hands by the presbytery. He was ordained in the usual way, and at the ordination the Spirit conferred upon him new gifts. It must be borne in mind that the ancient evangelists had no New Testament to guide them, and hence needed special qualifications.
summer's comment on 2012-11-28 13:16:22:
I feel as if the holy spirit led me to read this, I have a special gift given to me by God and I will use it daily like I have been commanded to do!
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