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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4.htm">New International Version</a> Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4.htm">New Living Translation</a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do not be negligent of the gift in you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elderhood. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4.htm">King James Bible</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/4.htm">New King James Version</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed upon you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Do not neglect the gift within you, which was given to you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination]. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Don’t neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders blessed you by placing their hands on you. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Don't neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders placed their hands on you [to ordain you]. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift that is in you, which was given to you when the prophets spoke and the elders laid their hands on you. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/net/1_timothy/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/1_timothy/4.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> do not be careless of the gift in you, that was given you through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership; <a href="/blb/1_timothy/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Do not be negligent of the gift in you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elderhood. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> be not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership; <a href="/slt/1_timothy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Neglect not the power which in thee, which was given thee by the gift of prophecy, with the putting on of hands of the council of elders.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Neglect not the grace that is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy, with imposition of the hands of the priesthood. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Do not be willing to neglect the grace that is within you, which was given to you through prophecy, with the imposition of the hands of the priesthood. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/4.htm">New American Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word with the imposition of hands of the presbyterate. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Do not neglect the gift that you have, which was given to you by prophecy, and by virtue of the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Do not despise the gift that is in you, which is given to you by prophecy and by the laying on of the hands of the Eldership.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Do not neglect the gift which is in you, which was given unto you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Neglect not the gift which is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/mace/1_timothy/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> don't neglect the gift you have, which was given you with the ministerial charge, when you receiv'd imposition of hands from the presbytery. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/4-14.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=588" 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> …13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. 14<a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: Mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/272.htm" title="272: amelei (V-PMA-2S) -- To neglect, be careless of, disregard. To be careless of.">neglect</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5486.htm" title="5486: charismatos (N-GNS) -- From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">that is in</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edothē (V-AIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">was given</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: soi (PPro-D2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/4394.htm" title="4394: prophēteias (N-GFS) -- Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction.">the prophecy spoken</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">over you at</a> <a href="/greek/1936.htm" title="1936: epitheseōs (N-GFS) -- A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition.">the laying on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheirōn (N-GFP) -- A hand. ">hands</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/4244.htm" title="4244: presbyteriou (N-GNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of presbuteros; the order of elders, i.e., Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian presbytery.">elders.</a> 15Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.…<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="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a> They presented these seven to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18</a> Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight, <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6</a> We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a> There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a> And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a> Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a> It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church. <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a> And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a> As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm">Numbers 27:18-23</a> And the LORD replied to Moses, “Take Joshua son of Nun, a man with the Spirit in him, and lay your hands on him. / Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance? <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.Neglect.<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods… <a href="/luke/19-12.htm">Luke 19:12-26</a> He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return… <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; … which.<a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18</a> This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;with.<a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">1 Timothy 5:22</a> Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.<a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a> Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.<a href="/acts/8-17.htm">Acts 8:17</a> Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Careless</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">Church</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/acts/25-12.htm">Council</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Eldership</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/philippians/4-17.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-8.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-2.htm">Imposition</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/6-2.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Negligent</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Prophetic</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-20.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">Use</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Within</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">Bestowed</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Careless</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-1.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-17.htm">Conferred</a> <a href="/genesis/49-6.htm">Council</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-1.htm">Divine</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">Eldership</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Endowed</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-4.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-21.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">Imposition</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-19.htm">Laying</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">Message</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Neglect</a> <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Negligent</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-11.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-13.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-19.htm">Prophetic</a> <a href="/titus/1-12.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">Revelation</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/hebrews/5-14.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">Use</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-5.htm">Within</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">Word</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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In the early church, spiritual gifts were seen as divine enablements for ministry and service. The Apostle Paul is urging Timothy to be diligent and proactive in using his God-given abilities. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching found in passages like <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a> and <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a>, which discuss the diversity and purpose of spiritual gifts within the body of Christ. The exhortation to not neglect these gifts suggests a personal responsibility to cultivate and develop them for the edification of the church.which was given you through the prophecy In the New Testament context, prophecy often involved a direct revelation from God, sometimes concerning future events or specific guidance. The mention of prophecy here indicates that Timothy's gift was recognized and affirmed through a prophetic message. This reflects the practice in the early church where leaders and members would receive prophetic words that confirmed God's calling and gifting, as seen in <a href="/acts/13.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a> with the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas. Prophecy served as a means of divine confirmation and encouragement for individuals in their ministry roles.spoken over you at the laying on of the hands The laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice symbolizing the impartation of blessing, authority, or the Holy Spirit. In the context of Timothy's ministry, it likely refers to his ordination or commissioning for service. This practice is rooted in both Old and New Testament traditions, such as the commissioning of Joshua by Moses in <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> and the appointment of deacons in <a href="/acts/6-6.htm">Acts 6:6</a>. It signifies a formal recognition and empowerment for ministry, often accompanied by prayer and prophetic words.of the elders The elders in the early church were leaders responsible for teaching, shepherding, and overseeing the congregation. Their involvement in the laying on of hands underscores the communal and authoritative aspect of Timothy's commissioning. Elders were typically mature believers with a deep understanding of the faith, as outlined in <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a> and <a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5-9</a>. Their role in this process highlights the importance of church leadership in recognizing and affirming spiritual gifts and callings within the body of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young pastor and protégé of the Apostle Paul, Timothy was entrusted with the leadership of the church in Ephesus. He is the recipient of this letter, which provides guidance and encouragement for his ministry. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The Apostle Paul is the author of this epistle. He writes to Timothy with the authority of an apostle and the affection of a spiritual father, offering counsel and exhortation. 3. <a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a> The elders mentioned here are likely the leaders of the church who participated in Timothy's commissioning. Their role in laying hands on Timothy signifies a formal recognition and empowerment for ministry. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> This refers to the divine revelation or message that accompanied Timothy's commissioning. It underscores the spiritual authority and calling that Timothy received. 5. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was serving as a church leader. Ephesus was a significant center for early Christianity and a place where Timothy faced various challenges in his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognize_and_value_your_spiritual_gifts.htm">Recognize and Value Your Spiritual Gifts</a> Every believer has been endowed with spiritual gifts. Recognizing and valuing these gifts is crucial for effective ministry and service in the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/d/do_not_neglect_your_calling.htm">Do Not Neglect Your Calling</a> Just as Timothy was reminded not to neglect his gift, believers today must be diligent in nurturing and using their spiritual gifts for God's glory. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_affirming_gifts.htm">The Role of the Church in Affirming Gifts</a> The laying on of hands by the elders highlights the church's role in recognizing and affirming the gifts and callings of its members. This communal aspect is vital for accountability and encouragement. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prophetic_encouragement.htm">The Importance of Prophetic Encouragement</a> Prophetic words and encouragement can play a significant role in confirming and strengthening one's calling. Believers should be open to receiving and discerning such words. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation_in_ministry.htm">Active Participation in Ministry</a> Spiritual gifts are not to be dormant. Active participation in ministry, using one's gifts, is essential for personal growth and the edification of the church.<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/what_is_apostolic_succession.htm">What defines Apostolic Succession in Christianity?</a> <a href="/q/church_hierarchy_structure.htm">What is the church hierarchy structure?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_ordination_mean.htm">What does ordination mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'stir_up_the_gift'_mean.htm">What does "Stir Up the Gift" 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>(14) Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy.--Here the Apostle reminds his representative in the Ephesian congregation of his special gift of teaching and exhortation--that divine gift which had been conferred on Timothy at his solemn ordination long ago, when the young son of Eunice was designated for the post which John Mark had once held with the Apostle. It was in many respects a similar office, that which Timothy held about St. Paul, to that which in old days Elisha had held with Elijah; and, as in the case of the Hebrew prophet of the old dispensation, so here, the choice of St. Paul had been divinely guided. The very titles of the old covenant dispensation seem to have been revived in this instance of the divine selection of Timothy; for in <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm" title="But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.">1Timothy 6:11</a> the older Apostle addresses his representative at Ephesus with the old prophetic title when he writes: "Thou, O man of God, flee these things." Now he solemnly calls attention to that strange, miraculous "grace" which some inspired prophet at his ordination declared was to be conferred on Timothy. The "gift" was said to be conferred, as to its certainty in the divine counsels, by such prophecy--the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of one or more of His prophets, declaring His will and intention to confer this special grace on the young companion of St. Paul.With the laying on of the hands.--This was a symbolic action--the outward sign of an inward communication of the Holy Spirit for some spiritual office or undertaking--and was derived from the old solemn Hebrew custom. (See <a href="/numbers/8-10.htm" title="And you shall bring the Levites before the LORD: and the children of Israel shall put their hands on the Levites:">Numbers 8:10</a> in the case of the consecration of the Levites, and <a href="/numbers/27-18.htm" title="And the LORD said to Moses, Take you Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand on him;">Numbers 27:18</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/34-9.htm" title="And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands on him: and the children of Israel listened to him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.">Deuteronomy 34:9</a> in the ceremony of the dedication of Joshua.)Of the presbytery.--The brotherhood of presbyters connected with the place where the ordination of Timothy took place is here alluded to. There appears to have been such a body of elders in each particular city or district. The presbytery in this instance would seem in all probability to have belonged to the district of Lystra, Timothy's native city; but an old ecclesiastical tradition speaks of Ephesus as the place of this ordination.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - The gift (χάρισμα). The verb χαρίζομαι means "to give anything freely," gratuitously, of mere good will, without any payment or return (<a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Luke 7:42</a>; <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Acts 27:24</a>; <a href="/romans/8-32.htm">Romans 8:32</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/2-12.htm">1 Corinthians 2:12</a>, etc.). Hence χάρισμα came to be especially applied to the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are preeminently "free gifts" (see <a href="/acts/8-20.htm">Acts 8:20</a>). It is so applied in <a href="/romans/1-11.htm">Romans 1:11</a>; <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4, 9, 28, 30, 31</a>; <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a>. Here, then, as in the similar passage, <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a>, the "gift" spoken of is the special grace given by the Holy Ghost to those who are separated for "the office and work of a priest in the Church of God by the imposition of hands" (Ordering of Priests). This gift St. Paul bids him not neglect (μὴ ἀμέλει). The word contains the idea of contemptuous neglect - neglect as of an unimportant thing. In <a href="/matthew/22-5.htm">Matthew 22:5</a> the persons invited to the feast made light of it, and went away to other things which they cared mere about. In <a href="/hebrews/2-3.htm">Hebrews 2:3</a>, τηλικαύτης ἀμελήσαντες σωτηρίας, and Hebrews 8:9, imply a contemptuous disregard. So here Timothy is reminded that in his ordination he received a great χάρισμα, and that he must value it duly, and use it diligently. It must not be let lie slumbering and smoldering, but must be stirred up into a flame. The lesson here and in <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a> seems to be that we must look back to our ordination, and to the spiritual grace given in it, as things not exhausted. The grace is there, but it must not be lightly thought cf. Which was given thee by prophecy. This seems to be explained by <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Acts 13:1-3</a>, where Barnabas and Saul were separated for their work by the laying on of the hands apparently of the prophets and teachers, at the express command of the Holy Ghost, speaking doubtless by the mouth of one of the prophets. Timothy, it appears, was designated for his work by a like command of the Holy Ghost, speaking by one of the Church prophets, and received his commission by a like "laying on of hands" by the elders of the Church. If St. Paul refers, as he appears to do, to the same occasion in <a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a>, then it appears that he laid his hands on Timothy, together with the presbyters, as is done by the bishop in the ordination of priests. The presbytery (τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου). The word is borrowed from the Jewish nomenclature (see <a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Luke 22:6</a>; Acts 22:5). In a slightly different sense for "the office of a presbyter," Sus., 5:50 (Cod. Alex.). <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>{Do} not Μὴ (Mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. neglect ἀμέλει (amelei) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_272.htm">Strong's 272: </a> To neglect, be careless of, disregard. To be careless of. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. gift χαρίσματος (charismatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5486.htm">Strong's 5486: </a> From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty. [that is] in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you, σοὶ (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. which ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. was given ἐδόθη (edothē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] prophecy spoken προφητείας (prophēteias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4394.htm">Strong's 4394: </a> Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction. [over you] at μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. [the] laying on ἐπιθέσεως (epitheseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1936.htm">Strong's 1936: </a> A laying on; an attack, assault. From epitithemi; an imposition. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. hands χειρῶν (cheirōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter 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. elders. πρεσβυτερίου (presbyteriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4244.htm">Strong's 4244: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of presbuteros; the order of elders, i.e., Israelite Sanhedrin or Christian 'presbytery'. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 4:14 Don't neglect the gift that (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/4-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 4:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 4:15" /></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>