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1 Timothy 4

1 Tim. 4:16 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Take heed unto
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
epecho (Greek #1907)
to hold upon, i.e. (by implication) to retain; (by extension) to detain; (with implication, of 3563) to pay attention to
KJV usage: give (take) heed unto, hold forth, mark, stay.
Pronounce: ep-ekh'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 2192
thyself
seautou (Greek #4572)
also dative case of the same, σεαυτῷ (seh-ow-to'), and accusative case σεαυτόν (seh-ow-ton'), likewise contracted σαυτοῦ (sow-too'), σαυτῷ (sow-to'), and σαυτόν (sow-ton'), respectively of (with, to) thyself
KJV usage: thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
Pronounce: seh-ow-too'
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
unto the doctrine
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
didaskalia (Greek #1319)
instruction (the function or the information)
KJV usage: doctrine, learning, teaching.
Pronounce: did-as-kal-ee'-ah
Origin: from 1320
; continue in
epimeno (Greek #1961)
to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere)
KJV usage: abide (in), continue (in), tarry.
Pronounce: ep-ee-men'-o
Origin: from 1909 and 3306
them
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
in doing
poieo (Greek #4160)
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
KJV usage: abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare 4238.
Pronounce: poy-eh'-o
Origin: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary
this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
thou shalt
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
both
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
save
sozo (Greek #4982)
to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.
Pronounce: sode'-zo
Origin: from a primary σῶς (contraction for obsolete σάος, "safe")
q thyself
seautou (Greek #4572)
also dative case of the same, σεαυτῷ (seh-ow-to'), and accusative case σεαυτόν (seh-ow-ton'), likewise contracted σαυτοῦ (sow-too'), σαυτῷ (sow-to'), and σαυτόν (sow-ton'), respectively of (with, to) thyself
KJV usage: thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self).
Pronounce: seh-ow-too'
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
them that hear
akouo (Greek #191)
to hear (in various senses)
KJV usage: give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
Pronounce: ak-oo'-o
Origin: a primary verb
thee
sou (Greek #4675)
of thee, thy
KJV usage: X home, thee, thine (own), thou, thy.
Pronounce: soo
Origin: genitive case of 4771
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James 5:20• 20let him know that he that turneth back a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:20)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Chron. 28:10•  (1 Chron. 28:10)
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2 Chron. 19:6•  (2 Chron. 19:6)
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Mark 13:9• 9{i}But ye,{/i} take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to Sanhedrims, and to synagogues: ye shall be beaten, and shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them. (Mark 13:9)
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Luke 21:34• 34But take heed to yourselves lest possibly your hearts be weighed down with surfeiting and drunkenness and cares of life, and that day come upon you suddenly unawares, (Luke 21:34)
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Acts 20:28• 28Take heed to yourselves and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit set you overseers to tend the assembly of God, which he purchased with his own blood. (Acts 20:28)
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1 Cor. 3:10‑11• 10According to the grace of God that was given to me, as a wise architect I laid the foundation and another buildeth on [it]. But let each see how he buildeth on [it].
 11For other foundation can none lay than what is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (1 Cor. 3:10‑11)
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Col. 4:17• 17And say to Archippus, See to the ministry which thou didst receive in [the] Lord that thou fulfil it. (Col. 4:17)
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2 Tim. 4:2• 2preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; convict, rebuke, encourage with all long-suffering and doctrine. (2 Tim. 4:2)
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Titus 2:7,15• 7in all things showing thyself a pattern of good works, in the teaching uncorruptness, gravity,
 15These things speak, and exhort, and reprove, with all authority. Let no man despise thee. (Titus 2:7,15)
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Heb. 12:15• 15looking carefully lest [there be] Anyone falling short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up give trouble and through it [the] many be defiled; (Heb. 12:15)
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2 John 8• 8Look to yourselves, that we may not lose what we wrought but receive full reward. (2 John 8)
unto the.
1 Tim. 4:6• 6Setting these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith and the good teaching which thou hast followed up. (1 Tim. 4:6)
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1 Tim. 1:3• 3Even as when setting out for Macedonia I besought thee to remain in Ephesus, that thou mightest charge some not to be strange teachers, (1 Tim. 1:3)
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Rom. 16:17• 17But I beseech you, brethren, to consider those that make divisions and occasions of stumblingblocks contrary to the doctrine which ye have learnt, and turn away from them. (Rom. 16:17)
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Eph. 4:14• 14that we may no longer be babes, tossed and carried about by every wind of doctrine in the sleight of men, in craftiness for the scheming of error, (Eph. 4:14)
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Titus 2:7• 7in all things showing thyself a pattern of good works, in the teaching uncorruptness, gravity, (Titus 2:7)
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Heb. 13:9• 9Be not carried away with divers and strange doctrines; for [it is] good that the heart be confirmed with grace; not with meats, in which those that walked were not profited. (Heb. 13:9)
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2 John 9• 9Every one that goeth onward and abideth not in the doctrine of the Christ hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine, he hath both the Father and the Son. (2 John 9)
continue.
Acts 6:4• 4but we for our part will give ourselves closely to prayer and the ministry of the word. (Acts 6:4)
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Acts 26:22• 22Having, therefore obtained help that is from God I stand unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said should come, (Acts 26:22)
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Rom. 2:7• 7to those that with patience in good work seek for glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life; (Rom. 2:7)
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2 Tim. 3:14• 14But abide thou in those things which thou didst learn and wast persuaded of, knowing of whom thou didst learn [them]; (2 Tim. 3:14)
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Titus 1:9• 9holding to the faithful word that is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to encourage in the healthful doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers. (Titus 1:9)
thou shalt.
Ezek. 3:19‑21•  (Ezek. 3:19‑21)
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Ezek. 33:7‑9•  (Ezek. 33:7‑9)
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Acts 20:26‑27• 26Wherefore I testify to you this day that I am pure from the blood of all.
 27For I shrank not from announcing to you all the counsel of God. (Acts 20:26‑27)
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1 Cor. 9:27• 27But I discipline my body and lead [it] captive, lest by any means, having preached to others, I myself should be reprobate. (1 Cor. 9:27)
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Isa. 55:11•  (Isa. 55:11)
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Jer. 23:22•  (Jer. 23:22)
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Rom. 10:10‑14• 10For with the heart belief is unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is unto salvation.
 11For the scripture saith, “Every one that believeth on him shall not be ashamed;”
 12For there is no difference of Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich toward all that call upon him.
 13For everyone whosoever shall call on the name of [the] Lord shall be saved.
 14How then shall they call on him, in whom they have not believed? and how believe in him of whom they heard not? and how hear without a preacher? (Rom. 10:10‑14)
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Rom. 11:14• 14if by any means I may stir to jealousy my flesh and save some of them. (Rom. 11:14)
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1 Cor. 9:22• 22To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak; to all I have become all things, that by all means I might save some. (1 Cor. 9:22)
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1 Thess. 2:16,19‑20• 16forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they may be saved, to fill up their sins alway; but the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost.
 19For what [is] our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? [Are] not even ye before our Lord Jesus at His coming?
 20For ye are our glory and joy. (1 Thess. 2:16,19‑20)
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2 Tim. 2:10• 10For this cause I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain salvation, that [is] in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (2 Tim. 2:10)
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Philem. 19• 19I Paul write with mine own hand, I will repay; that I say not to thee that thou owest to me besides even thine own self. (Philem. 19)
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James 5:20• 20let him know that he that turneth back a sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins. (James 5:20)
• Vigilant and holy self-restraint is needed by no man so much as a teacher of the truth; for nothing corrupts one, to the Lord's dishonor and the stumbling of souls, more than a careless behavior combined with the highest doctrine. (“On 1 Timothy 4:6-16” by W. Kelly)
• It is only as we take heed to ourselves and to the doctrine that we shall both save ourselves and those that hear us from the evils of the latter times. (“Warnings Against Religious Flesh and Instruction in Piety: 1 Timothy 4” by H. Smith)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Give heed to thyself and to the teaching; continue in them; for, doing this, thou shalt save both thyself and those that hear thee.

W. Kelly Translation

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Take heed to thyself and the teaching; continue in them; for in doing this thou shalt save thyself and those that hear thee.