1 Timothy 4 cross-references
1 Timothy 4 has 16 verses, which point to 361 other passages and are cited by 347. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Points to (55)
- 2 Timothy 3:1–9 — This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 48 votes
- 2 Peter 2:1 — But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who… 38 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:13–15 — For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 30 votes
- Jude 1:18 — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly… 28 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3–12 — Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and… 25 votes
- 2 Peter 3:3 — Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 21 votes
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- 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets… 42 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:3 — For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to… 31 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:1 — This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 30 votes
- Romans 1:18 — For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the… 28 votes
1 Timothy 4:2
Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
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- Ephesians 4:19 — Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with… 15 votes
- Romans 16:18 — For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair… 9 votes
- Acts 20:30 — Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. 8 votes
- Revelation 16:14 — For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the… 6 votes
- 2 Peter 2:1–3 — But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:5 — Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. 6 votes
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- Revelation 21:8 — But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and… 15 votes
- Ephesians 4:19 — Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with… 10 votes
- Hebrews 10:22 — Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil… 6 votes
- Romans 2:15 — Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their… 6 votes
1 Timothy 4:3
Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
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- Hebrews 13:4 — Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. 15 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:4 — For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: 15 votes
- Romans 14:6 — He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth… 14 votes
- Colossians 2:16 — Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:30–31 — For if I by grace be a partaker, why am I evil spoken of for that for which I give thanks? 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 8:8 — But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we… 11 votes
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- Colossians 2:21 — (Touch not; taste not; handle not; 11 votes
- Titus 1:15 — Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even… 10 votes
- Acts 10:15 — And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 10 votes
- Colossians 2:16 — Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of… 8 votes
1 Timothy 4:4
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
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- Romans 14:20 — For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with… 15 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:25 — Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 14 votes
- Romans 14:14 — I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that… 12 votes
- 1 Corinthians 10:23 — All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things… 9 votes
- Acts 21:25 — As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save… 7 votes
- Acts 11:7–9 — And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat. 6 votes
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- Genesis 1:31 — And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were… 32 votes
- Matthew 15:11 — Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a… 18 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:3 — Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with… 15 votes
- Romans 14:14 — I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that… 13 votes
1 Timothy 4:5
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
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- 1 Timothy 4:3 — Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with… 6 votes
- Luke 4:4 — And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of… 4 votes
- Titus 1:15 — Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 7:14 — For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband:… 3 votes
- Luke 11:41 — But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. 2 votes
- Genesis 1:31 — And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were… 1 votes
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- 1 Corinthians 7:14 — For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband:… 5 votes
- Acts 11:9 — But the voice answered me again from heaven, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common. 2 votes
1 Timothy 4:6
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.
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- Titus 2:7–10 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 7 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 5 votes
- 2 Peter 3:1–2 — This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of… 3 votes
- Titus 2:1 — But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 3 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:14–17 — But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast… 3 votes
- Colossians 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and… 3 votes
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- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 86 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:2 — And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who… 29 votes
- Romans 10:8 — But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith,… 12 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 10 votes
1 Timothy 4:7
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 25 votes
- Titus 2:12 — Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in… 19 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:4 — Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying… 17 votes
- 2 Peter 1:5–8 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 14 votes
- Titus 3:9 — But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are… 10 votes
- Hebrews 5:14 — But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses… 9 votes
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- 1 Timothy 1:4 — Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying… 21 votes
- Titus 3:9 — But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are… 17 votes
- Hebrews 12:11 — Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the… 15 votes
- 2 Peter 1:16 — For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our… 9 votes
1 Timothy 4:8
For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
Points to (45)
- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 40 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 31 votes
- Psalms 37:3–4 — Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. 24 votes
- Proverbs 22:4 — By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 16 votes
- Proverbs 19:23 — The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with… 16 votes
- Colossians 2:21–23 — (Touch not; taste not; handle not; 15 votes
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- Matthew 6:33 — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. 111 votes
- Proverbs 22:4 — By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. 25 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:6 — But godliness with contentment is great gain. 22 votes
- Genesis 28:15 — And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again… 18 votes
1 Timothy 4:9
This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
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- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 8 votes
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- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 9 votes
- Titus 1:9 — Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 3:1 — This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 5 votes
- Revelation 19:9 — And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he… 2 votes
1 Timothy 4:10
For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
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- 1 Timothy 2:4 — Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 14 votes
- 1 John 2:2 — And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world. 13 votes
- John 1:29 — The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin… 9 votes
- 1 John 4:14 — And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:6 — Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 8 votes
- Romans 15:12–13 — And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles;… 6 votes
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- Matthew 16:16 — And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 37 votes
- Titus 3:4 — But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 15 votes
- 2 Corinthians 1:10 — Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; 13 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:9 — For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from… 12 votes
1 Timothy 4:11
These things command and teach.
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- 1 Timothy 6:2 — And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 6 votes
- Titus 2:15 — These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:7 — And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 5 votes
- Titus 3:8 — This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed… 3 votes
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- Matthew 5:19 — Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:7 — And these things give in charge, that they may be blameless. 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:2 — And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:14 — That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 3 votes
1 Timothy 4:12
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Points to (18)
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 142 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord… 85 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 75 votes
- 1 Peter 5:3 — Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. 67 votes
- 2 Peter 1:5–8 — And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 53 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:1 — Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. 47 votes
Pointed to from (32)
- 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 54 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 47 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:22 — Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord… 23 votes
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 20 votes
1 Timothy 4:13
Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
Points to (19)
- Acts 6:4 — But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 15 votes
- Titus 2:15 — These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee. 11 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 11 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:16 — Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save… 9 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:15–17 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word… 7 votes
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- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 21 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:3 — But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 11 votes
- Acts 6:4 — But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 11 votes
- Romans 12:8 — Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with… 3 votes
1 Timothy 4:14
Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
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- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 24 votes
- 1 Peter 4:9–11 — Use hospitality one to another without grudging. 9 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:18 — This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou… 8 votes
- Acts 6:6 — Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them. 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:22 — Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure. 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit. 4 votes
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- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 54 votes
- Joshua 1:8 — This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that… 48 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 — Quench not the Spirit. 27 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:18 — This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou… 14 votes
1 Timothy 4:15
Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
Points to (23)
- Matthew 5:16 — Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in… 15 votes
- Psalms 143:5 — I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands. 11 votes
- Philippians 2:15–16 — That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and… 9 votes
- Psalms 104:34 — My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. 8 votes
- Acts 6:4 — But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. 7 votes
- Psalms 119:48 — My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. 7 votes
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- 2 Timothy 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and… 25 votes
- Psalms 1:2 — But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 23 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy… 9 votes
- Ecclesiastes 1:13 — And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this… 6 votes
1 Timothy 4:16
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.
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- Titus 1:9 — Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort… 27 votes
- Titus 2:7 — In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 22 votes
- 2 John 1:8–9 — Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. 18 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:10–11 — According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation,… 16 votes
- Ezekiel 33:7–9 — So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the… 14 votes
- Acts 20:26–28 — Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. 13 votes
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- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 32 votes
- John 8:31 — Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples… 29 votes
- Jude 1:23 — And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. 28 votes
- James 5:20 — Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and… 17 votes