11 These things command and teach.
Other Translations of 1 Timothy 4:11
New International Version
11 Command and teach these things.
English Standard Version
11 Command and teach these things.
The Message
11 Get the word out. Teach all these things.
New King James Version
11 These things command and teach.
New Living Translation
11 Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:11
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(Read 1 Timothy 4:11-16)
Men's youth will not be despised, if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine, must teach by their life. Their discourse must be edifying; their conversation must be holy; they must be examples of love to God and all good men, examples of spiritual-mindedness. Ministers must mind these things as their principal work and business. By this means their profiting will appear in all things, as well as to all persons; this is the way to profit in knowledge and grace, and also to profit others. The doctrine of a minister of Christ must be scriptural, clear, evangelical, and practical; well stated, explained, defended, and applied. But these duties leave no leisure for wordly pleasures, trifling visits, or idle conversation, and but little for what is mere amusement, and only ornamental. May every believer be enabled to let his profiting appear unto all men; seeking to experience the power of the gospel in his own soul, and to bring forth its fruits in his life.