1 Timothy 4:11
New International Version
Command and teach these things.

New Living Translation
Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.

English Standard Version
Command and teach these things.

Berean Standard Bible
Command and teach these things.

Berean Literal Bible
Command and teach these things.

King James Bible
These things command and teach.

New King James Version
These things command and teach.

New American Standard Bible
Prescribe and teach these things.

NASB 1995
Prescribe and teach these things.

NASB 1977
Prescribe and teach these things.

Legacy Standard Bible
Command and teach these things.

Amplified Bible
Keep commanding and teaching these things.

Christian Standard Bible
Command and teach these things.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Command and teach these things.

American Standard Version
These things command and teach.

Contemporary English Version
Teach these things and tell everyone to do what you say.

English Revised Version
These things command and teach.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Insist on these things and teach them.

Good News Translation
Give them these instructions and these teachings.

International Standard Version
These are the things you must insist on and teach.

Majority Standard Bible
Command and teach these things.

NET Bible
Command and teach these things.

New Heart English Bible
Command and teach these things.

Webster's Bible Translation
These things command and teach.

Weymouth New Testament
Command this and teach this.

World English Bible
Command and teach these things.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Charge these things, and teach;

Berean Literal Bible
Command and teach these things.

Young's Literal Translation
Charge these things, and teach;

Smith's Literal Translation
Proclaim and teach these things.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
These things command and teach.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instruct and teach these things.

New American Bible
Command and teach these things.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the things you must insist on and teach.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These things command and teach.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Teach and command these things.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
These things command and teach.

Godbey New Testament
Command and teach these things.

Haweis New Testament
Announce and teach these things.

Mace New Testament
These things recommend and teach.

Weymouth New Testament
Command this and teach this.

Worrell New Testament
These things command and teach.

Worsley New Testament
These things declare and teach.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Good Minister of Jesus Christ
10To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe. 11Command and teach these things. 12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.…

Cross References
Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

1 Corinthians 11:2
Now I commend you for remembering me in everything and for maintaining the traditions, just as I passed them on to you.

2 Timothy 2:2
And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Titus 2:15
Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Matthew 7:24
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

1 Corinthians 4:17
That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church.

2 Thessalonians 3:4
And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.

1 Corinthians 7:17
Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.

1 Corinthians 14:37
If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7
These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Proverbs 6:20-23
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. / Bind them always upon your heart; tie them around your neck. / When you walk, they will guide you; when you lie down, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you. ...

Psalm 119:4
You have ordained Your precepts, that we should keep them diligently.

Deuteronomy 11:18-19
Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as reminders on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. / Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.


Treasury of Scripture

These things command and teach.

1 Timothy 6:2
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

Titus 2:15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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1 Timothy 4
1. He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.
6. And to the end that Timothy might not fail in doing his duty, he furnishes him with various precepts.














Command
The Greek word used here is "παραγγέλλω" (parangellō), which carries the connotation of giving orders or instructions with authority. In the context of 1 Timothy, Paul is writing to Timothy, a young pastor, urging him to exercise his authority in the church. This word suggests a sense of urgency and importance, emphasizing that the instructions Timothy is to give are not mere suggestions but authoritative directives. Historically, the early church faced numerous challenges, including false teachings and cultural pressures. Timothy's role was crucial in maintaining doctrinal purity and order within the church. This command reflects the responsibility of church leaders to uphold and disseminate the truth of the Gospel with confidence and authority.

Teach
The Greek term "διδάσκω" (didaskō) is used here, which means to instruct or impart knowledge. Teaching is a fundamental aspect of Christian ministry, and it involves more than just conveying information; it is about shaping lives and guiding believers in their spiritual growth. In the early church, teaching was essential for grounding new converts in the faith and countering false doctrines. Timothy, as a young leader, was tasked with the responsibility of teaching sound doctrine, ensuring that the church remained rooted in the truth of Scripture. This highlights the importance of teaching as a means of discipleship and spiritual formation within the Christian community.

These things
This phrase refers back to the preceding instructions and teachings that Paul has outlined in his letter. It encompasses the core doctrines and ethical teachings that are essential for the life and health of the church. In the broader context of 1 Timothy, "these things" include warnings against false teachings, instructions for godly living, and guidelines for church leadership. The phrase underscores the comprehensive nature of Timothy's task, as he is to ensure that the entire counsel of God is faithfully communicated and upheld within the church. This serves as a reminder of the holistic nature of Christian teaching, which addresses both belief and behavior, doctrine and practice.

(11) These things command and teach.--"These things"--i.e., the real meaning of "godliness," that practical everyday piety which, in contradistinction to the severe and strained asceticism of a limited and narrow section of society, should enter into all homes and influence all lives without distinction of class or race, age or sex. "These things" in the Church of Ephesus must form a part of the public commands and charges to the congregations, must likewise enter into private Christian teaching.

Verse 11. - Command (παράγγελλε; see 1 Timothy 1:3, note; 1 Timothy 5:7; 6:13, 17). It is used very frequently in the Gospels of our Lord's commands to the apostles and others, and by St. Paul of his own apostolic directions to the Churches (1 Thessalonians 4:11; 2 Thessalonians 3:4, 6, etc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Command
Παράγγελλε (Parangelle)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3853: To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

teach
δίδασκε (didaske)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.

these things.
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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