1 Timothy 4:13

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

Cross-reference

In 1 Timothy 4:16, Paul urges Timothy to watch his life and doctrine — the same teaching he must devote to in 4:13.

In 1 Timothy 4:6, Paul says pointing out truths makes one a good minister — the same teaching ministry Timothy must pursue.

1 Timothy 3:15 Historical context

In 1 Timothy 3:15, Paul's purpose for writing (conduct in God's household) frames Timothy's duties of reading, exhortation, doctrine.

1 Timothy 3:14 Historical context

In 1 Timothy 3:14, Paul writes of his hope to come soon, directly linking to the 'till I come' in 4:13.

In 2 Timothy 4:2, Paul commands Timothy to preach the word — the same duty as the public reading and teaching here.

Psalm 119:97-104 shows the psalmist's love for God's law, gaining wisdom — mirroring the diligent Scripture focus Timothy must maintain.

John 5:39 Parallel

John 5:39 commends searching Scriptures but points to Christ as their subject — the ultimate purpose behind Timothy's reading and teaching.

Acts 6:4 Parallel

Acts 6:4 shows apostles devoting themselves to prayer and the word — the same priority Paul commands Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:13.

Acts 17:11 Parallel

Acts 17:11 describes Bereans examining Scriptures daily — a model for the consistent Scripture engagement Timothy is to lead.

2 Timothy 2:15 urges Timothy to rightly handle the word of truth — the skilled, devoted work that his public reading requires.

Titus 2:15 Parallel

In Titus 2:15, Paul gives Titus a parallel charge to encourage and rebuke with authority, echoing Timothy's public teaching.

2 Timothy 3:10 highlights Paul's own teaching and conduct as the pattern Timothy is urged to follow in his public ministry.

1 Corinthians 14:6 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 14:6, Paul values intelligible instruction — the same teaching Timothy is to pursue.

1 Corinthians 14:26 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 14:26, the assembly includes a word of instruction — the same public teaching Timothy is to practice.

In Deuteronomy 17:19, the king must read the law daily, a parallel to Timothy's charge to give attention to public reading.

In 1 Corinthians 14:3, prophecy builds up the church through encouragement — the same purpose as Timothy's preaching ministry.

Romans 12:8 Parallel

In Romans 12:8, the gift of exhortation is listed — the same activity Timothy is to devote himself to in preaching.

Matthew 13:52 describes a scribe bringing out treasures old and new — picturing the teacher who draws from Scripture as Timothy does.

Psalm 1:2 Parallel

In Psalm 1:2, delight in meditating on God's law is described, paralleling Timothy's attention to reading.

Joshua 1:8 Parallel

In Joshua 1:8, meditation on the law is commanded for prosperity, paralleling Timothy's devotion to reading Scripture.