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Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Give heed to yourself and to the teaching. Continue in them; for doing this, you will save both yourself and those hearing you. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things; for as you do this you will insure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Pay close attention to yourself [concentrate on your personal development] and to your teaching; persevere in these things [hold to them], for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Be careful about the way you live and about what you teach. Keep on doing this, and you will save not only yourself, but the people who hear you. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Focus on your life and your teaching. Continue to do what I've told you. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Watch yourself and watch your teaching. Keep on doing these things, because if you do, you will save both yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, because if you do so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Take heed to thyself and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou wilt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be on your guard as to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things; for by doing this you will make certain your own salvation and that of your hearers. <a href="/web/1_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> take heed to yourself and to the teaching; remain in them, for doing this thing, you will save both yourself and those hearing you. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Give heed to yourself and to the teaching. Continue in them; for doing this, you will save both yourself and those hearing you. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> take heed to thyself, and to the teaching; remain in them, for this thing doing, both thyself thou shalt save, and those hearing thee. <a href="/slt/1_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Take heed to thyself, and to the doctrine; remain in them: for doing this, and thou shalt save thyself, and them hearing thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Take heed to thyself and to doctrine: be earnest in them. For in doing this thou shalt both save thyself and them that hear thee. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Attend to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in both tasks, for by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Take heed to yourself and to your doctrine; and be firm in them: for in doing this, you shall both save yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Pay attention to your soul and to your teachings; persevere in them, for when you do these things you will bring life to your soul and to those who hear you. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Take heed to yourself, and to your teaching; continue in them; for by doing this, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Take heed to yourself and the teaching: continue in these things; for doing this you will indeed save yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Take heed unto thyself, and to thy doctrine; abide in them: for so doing thou shalt both save thyself, and those who hear thee.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> take care how you behave, and what you teach, persevere in these duties: for by the practice of them, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be on your guard as to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things; for by doing this you will make certain your own salvation and that of your hearers. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Take heed to yourself, and to the teaching; continue in them; for, doing this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/4-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=606" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">A Good Minister of Jesus Christ</a> …15Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 16<a href="/greek/1907.htm" title="1907: epeche (V-PMA-2S) -- From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to.">Pay close attention</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seautō (PPro-DM2S) -- Of yourself. ">to your life</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to your</a> <a href="/greek/1319.htm" title="1319: didaskalia (N-DFS) -- Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction.">teaching.</a> <a href="/greek/1961.htm" title="1961: epimene (V-PMA-2S) -- (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain.">Persevere</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">in these things,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">by so doing</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōseis (V-FIA-2S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">you will save</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">both</a> <a href="/greek/4572.htm" title="4572: seauton (PPro-AM2S) -- Of yourself. ">yourself</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hear</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a> Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. <a href="/titus/2-7.htm">Titus 2:7-8</a> In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, / and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a> No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">2 Peter 1:10</a> Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble, <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a> We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. <a href="/james/1-21.htm">James 1:21-22</a> Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. / Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12</a> Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. <a href="/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17</a> Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22</a> Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. <a href="/hebrews/3-12.htm">Hebrews 3:12-14</a> See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. / We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first. <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-21</a> “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. ... <a href="/proverbs/4-23.htm">Proverbs 4:23</a> Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Take.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a> Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctuary: be strong, and do it.<a href="/2_chronicles/19-6.htm">2 Chronicles 19:6</a> And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.<a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Mark 13:9</a> But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.unto the.<a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6</a> 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.<a href="/1_timothy/1-3.htm">1 Timothy 1:3</a> As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,<a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17</a> Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.continue.<a href="/acts/6-4.htm">Acts 6:4</a> But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.<a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Acts 26:22</a> Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:<a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:thou shalt.<a href="/ezekiel/3-19.htm">Ezekiel 3:19-21</a> Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul… <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Ezekiel 33:7-9</a> So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me… <a href="/acts/20-26.htm">Acts 20:26,27</a> Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men… them.<a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.<a href="/jeremiah/23-22.htm">Jeremiah 23:22</a> But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.<a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10-14</a> For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-16.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-15.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-15.htm">Ensure</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-11.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-9.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Persevere</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/james/1-25.htm">Closely</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/psalms/119-122.htm">Ensure</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-20.htm">Guard</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/titus/1-14.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-18.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Persevere</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-16.htm">Save</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/philemon/1-21.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 4</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.</a> 6. <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and doctrinal integrity. In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is writing to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus, a city known for its diverse religious practices and philosophical teachings. The call to "pay close attention" suggests a vigilant and intentional approach to both personal conduct and the accuracy of teaching. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of living a life that reflects one's faith, as seen in <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22</a>, which encourages believers to be doers of the word, not just hearers. The dual focus on life and teaching underscores the interconnectedness of belief and behavior, a principle echoed in Jesus' teachings in <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15-20</a>, where He warns against false prophets and emphasizes the importance of bearing good fruit.Persevere in these things, Perseverance is a recurring theme in the New Testament, often associated with enduring faith and steadfastness in the face of trials. In the historical context of early Christianity, believers faced persecution and false teachings, making perseverance crucial for maintaining doctrinal purity and personal faith. The Greek word for "persevere" implies continuous effort and dedication, reflecting the need for ongoing commitment. This mirrors the exhortation in <a href="/hebrews/12.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> to run with endurance the race set before us, looking to Jesus as the ultimate example of perseverance. The call to persevere also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness and the believer's response to remain faithful in return.for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. This phrase highlights the dual impact of personal faithfulness and effective teaching. The concept of "saving" here is not about earning salvation through works but rather about the preservation and perseverance in faith, both for Timothy and his listeners. In the cultural context of the early church, leaders like Timothy played a crucial role in guiding and protecting the community from false teachings. This echoes the responsibility of shepherds in <a href="/ezekiel/34.htm">Ezekiel 34</a>, where God condemns the shepherds of Israel for failing to care for the flock. The idea of salvation here is holistic, encompassing spiritual well-being and growth in truth. It also reflects the communal aspect of faith, where the leader's integrity and perseverance can lead others to a deeper understanding and commitment to the gospel, as seen in Paul's own ministry described in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a>, where he becomes all things to all people to save some.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to Timothy, providing guidance and instruction for church leadership and personal conduct. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of Paul, serving in Ephesus, who is the recipient of this letter. He is tasked with maintaining sound doctrine and leading the church effectively. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy is ministering. It was a major center of early Christianity and a place where false teachings were prevalent. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The body of believers in Ephesus who are under Timothy's pastoral care and are affected by his teaching and example. 5. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Individuals spreading incorrect doctrine, against whom Paul warns Timothy to guard the church.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_self-examination.htm">The Importance of Self-Examination</a> Regularly evaluate your personal conduct and spiritual life to ensure alignment with biblical principles. <a href="/topical/s/sound_doctrine_matters.htm">Sound Doctrine Matters</a> Uphold and teach sound doctrine, as it is crucial for the spiritual health of both the teacher and the listeners. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Continue steadfastly in your calling, knowing that perseverance leads to salvation for yourself and those you influence. <a href="/topical/t/the_dual_role_of_a_leader.htm">The Dual Role of a Leader</a> Recognize the dual responsibility of personal holiness and accurate teaching in leadership roles. <a href="/topical/i/impact_of_example.htm">Impact of Example</a> Understand that your life serves as a powerful testimony to others, influencing their faith journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 4</a> <a href="/q/how_is_christianity_true_with_many_sects.htm">How can Christianity be the one true faith when there are thousands of sects and interpretations?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_doctrine.htm">What defines doctrine?</a> <a href="/q/what_were_the_inquisitions_for.htm">What were the Inquisitions and their purpose?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'keep_the_faith'_mean.htm">What does "keep the faith" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them.--Thy teaching is a more accurate rendering of the original Greek word than "the doctrine." The Apostle in these words sums up the two chief pastoral requisites, and then points out the mighty consequences which will result from faithfully carrying them out. The minister of Christ must keep his attention fixed on his own demeanour and conduct, and at the same time give equally careful heed to the quality and character of his teaching. This teaching must be true and manly, and, above all, it must be faithful in doctrine; and he himself must exemplify it in word and deed. Without true and efficient teaching, the pure and upright life of the Christian pastor will fail to win souls for his Master; and, on the other hand, the most efficient instruction will be of no avail unless the life corresponds to the words publicly uttered.For in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.--"Thou shalt save"--that is, in the great day of judgment; for only one meaning, and that the highest, must be given to "thou shalt save." Eternal happiness for pastor and flock is the double reward offered to the faithful servant of the Lord. In striving to save others, the minister is really caring for his own salvation.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - To for unto, A.V. (twice); thy leaching for the doctrine, A.V.; these things for them, A.V.; save both for both sate, A.V. Take heed (ἔπεχε); as in <a href="/acts/3-5.htm">Acts 3:5</a> (see too <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Luke 14:7</a>). Thy teaching. The A.V., the doctrine, is the better rendering, though the difference of meaning is very slight. The use of ἡ διδασκαλίσ in <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1</a> and 3, and <a href="/titus/2-10.htm">Titus 2:10</a> strongly supports the sense of "doctrine," i.e. the thing taught (see note on ver. 13). Continue in these things (ἐπίμενε αὐτοῖς); comp. <a href="/acts/13-43.htm">Acts 13:43</a>; <a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Romans 6:1</a>; <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Romans 11:22, 23</a>; <a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a>. It is impossible to give a satisfactory solution to the question - What does αὐτοῖς refer to? It seems to me necessarily to refer to what immediately precedes, viz. σεαυτῷ καὶ τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ, and so to refer rather to the sense of the words than to the exact grammar. The things which he was to "take heed to" were his own conduct and example (included in σεαυτῷ) an d the doctrine which he preached; and in a steady continuance in these things - faithful living and faithful teaching - he would save both himself and his hearers. The application of the words to the ταῦτα of ver. 15, or to all the things enumerated from ver. 12 onwards, or, taken as a masculine, to the Ephesians, or the hearers, as variously proposed by eminent commentators, seems alike impossible. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/4-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Pay close attention ἔπεχε (epeche) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1907.htm">Strong's 1907: </a> From epi and echo; to hold upon, i.e. to retain; to detain; to pay attention to. to your [life] σεαυτῷ (seautō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to [your] τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. teaching. διδασκαλίᾳ (didaskalia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1319.htm">Strong's 1319: </a> Instruction, teaching. From didaskalos; instruction. Persevere ἐπίμενε (epimene) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> (a) I remain, tarry, (b) I remain in, persist in. From epi and meno; to stay over, i.e. Remain. in these things, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. for γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. by so doing ποιῶν (poiōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. you will save σώσεις (sōseis) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. both καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. yourself σεαυτὸν (seauton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4572.htm">Strong's 4572: </a> Of yourself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hear ἀκούοντάς (akouontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. you. σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/4-16.htm">1 Timothy 4:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-16.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 4:16 Pay attention to yourself and to your (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 5:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 5:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>