15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them,
15 Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes!
15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.
15 Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:15
Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:11-16
(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.