Apologetics Bible

1Timothy 4:1

Greek

Τὸ δὲ πνεῦμα ῥητῶς λέγει ὅτι ἐν ὑστέροις καιροῖς ἀποστήσονταί τινες τῆς πίστεως, προσέχοντες πνεύμασι πλάνοις καὶ διδασκαλίαις δαιμονίων

To de pneyma retos legei oti en ysterois kairois apostesontai tines tes pisteos, prosechontes pneymasi planois kai didaskaliais daimonion

KJV: 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;

AKJV: Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

ASV: But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

YLT: And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:2

Greek

ἐν ὑποκρίσει ψευδολόγων, κεκαυστηριασμένων τὴν ἰδίαν συνείδησιν,

en ypokrisei pseydologon, kekaysteriasmenon ten idian syneidesin,

KJV: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

AKJV: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

ASV: through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

YLT: in hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:3

Greek

κωλυόντων γαμεῖν, ἀπέχεσθαι βρωμάτων ἃ ὁ θεὸς ἔκτισεν εἰς μετάλημψιν μετὰ εὐχαριστίας τοῖς πιστοῖς καὶ ἐπεγνωκόσι τὴν ἀλήθειαν.

kolyonton gamein, apechesthai bromaton a o theos ektisen eis metalempsin meta eycharistias tois pistois kai epegnokosi ten aletheian.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

ASV: forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

YLT: forbidding to marry--to abstain from meats that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those believing and acknowledging the truth,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:4

Greek

ὅτι πᾶν κτίσμα θεοῦ καλόν, καὶ οὐδὲν ἀπόβλητον μετὰ εὐχαριστίας λαμβανόμενον,

oti pan ktisma theoy kalon, kai oyden apobleton meta eycharistias lambanomenon,

KJV: For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

AKJV: For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

ASV: For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

YLT: because every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:5

Greek

ἁγιάζεται γὰρ διὰ λόγου θεοῦ καὶ ἐντεύξεως.

agiazetai gar dia logoy theoy kai enteyxeos.

KJV: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

AKJV: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

ASV: for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

YLT: for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:6

Greek

Ταῦτα ὑποτιθέμενος τοῖς ἀδελφοῖς καλὸς ἔσῃ διάκονος ⸂Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ⸃, ἐντρεφόμενος τοῖς λόγοις τῆς πίστεως καὶ τῆς καλῆς διδασκαλίας ᾗ παρηκολούθηκας,

Tayta ypotithemenos tois adelphois kalos ese diakonos Christoy Iesoy, entrephomenos tois logois tes pisteos kai tes kales didaskalias e parekoloythekas,

KJV: 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.

AKJV: If you put the brothers in remembrance of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, to which you have attained.

ASV: If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed until now:

YLT: These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:7

Greek

τοὺς δὲ βεβήλους καὶ γραώδεις μύθους παραιτοῦ. γύμναζε δὲ σεαυτὸν πρὸς εὐσέβειαν·

toys de bebeloys kai graodeis mythoys paraitoy. gymnaze de seayton pros eysebeian·

KJV: But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

AKJV: But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself rather to godliness.

ASV: but refuse profane and old wives’ fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

YLT: and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:8

Greek

ἡ γὰρ σωματικὴ γυμνασία πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶν ὠφέλιμος, ἡ δὲ εὐσέβεια πρὸς πάντα ὠφέλιμός ἐστιν, ἐπαγγελίαν ἔχουσα ζωῆς τῆς νῦν καὶ τῆς μελλούσης.

e gar somatike gymnasia pros oligon estin ophelimos, e de eysebeia pros panta ophelimos estin, epaggelian echoysa zoes tes nyn kai tes melloyses.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: For bodily exercise profits little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

ASV: for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

YLT: for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:9

Greek

πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος,

pistos o logos kai pases apodoches axios,

KJV: This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

AKJV: This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

ASV: Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

YLT: stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:10

Greek

εἰς τοῦτο ⸀γὰρ κοπιῶμεν καὶ ⸀ὀνειδιζόμεθα, ὅτι ἠλπίκαμεν ἐπὶ θεῷ ζῶντι, ὅς ἐστιν σωτὴρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων, μάλιστα πιστῶν.

eis toyto gar kopiomen kai oneidizometha, oti elpikamen epi theo zonti, os estin soter panton anthropon, malista piston.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.

ASV: For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.

YLT: for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men--especially of those believing.

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:11

Greek

Παράγγελλε ταῦτα καὶ δίδασκε.

Paraggelle tayta kai didaske.

KJV: These things command and teach.

AKJV: These things command and teach.

ASV: These things command and teach.

YLT: Charge these things, and teach;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'These things command and teach.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:12

Greek

μηδείς σου τῆς νεότητος καταφρονείτω, ἀλλὰ τύπος γίνου τῶν πιστῶν ἐν λόγῳ, ἐν ἀναστροφῇ, ἐν ⸀ἀγάπῃ, ἐν πίστει, ἐν ἁγνείᾳ.

medeis soy tes neotetos kataphroneito, alla typos ginoy ton piston en logo, en anastrophe, en agape, en pistei, en agneia.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

ASV: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

YLT: let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:13

Greek

ἕως ἔρχομαι πρόσεχε τῇ ἀναγνώσει, τῇ παρακλήσει, τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ.

eos erchomai proseche te anagnosei, te paraklesei, te didaskalia.

KJV: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

AKJV: Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

ASV: Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

YLT: till I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:14

Greek

μὴ ἀμέλει τοῦ ἐν σοὶ χαρίσματος, ὃ ἐδόθη σοι διὰ προφητείας μετὰ ἐπιθέσεως τῶν χειρῶν τοῦ πρεσβυτερίου.

me amelei toy en soi charismatos, o edothe soi dia propheteias meta epitheseos ton cheiron toy presbyterioy.

KJV: Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

AKJV: Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

ASV: Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

YLT: be not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:15

Greek

ταῦτα μελέτα, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι, ἵνα σου ἡ προκοπὴ φανερὰ ⸀ᾖ πᾶσιν·

tayta meleta, en toytois isthi, ina soy e prokope phanera e pasin·

KJV: Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

AKJV: Meditate on these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your profiting may appear to all.

ASV: Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.

YLT: of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Timothy 4:16

Greek

ἔπεχε σεαυτῷ καὶ τῇ διδασκαλίᾳ· ἐπίμενε αὐτοῖς· τοῦτο γὰρ ποιῶν καὶ σεαυτὸν σώσεις καὶ τοὺς ἀκούοντάς σου.

epeche seayto kai te didaskalia· epimene aytois· toyto gar poion kai seayton soseis kai toys akoyontas soy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: 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.

YLT: take heed to thyself, and to the teaching; remain in them, for this thing doing, both thyself thou shalt save, and those hearing thee.

Exposition: 1Timothy 4:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.