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.
In 1 Timothy 3:15, Paul's purpose for writing (conduct in God's household) frames Timothy's duties of reading, exhortation, doctrine.
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 commends searching Scriptures but points to Christ as their subject — the ultimate purpose behind Timothy's reading and teaching.
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 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.
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.
In 1 Corinthians 14:6, Paul values intelligible instruction — the same teaching Timothy is to pursue.
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.
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.
In Psalm 1:2, delight in meditating on God's law is described, paralleling Timothy's attention to reading.
In Joshua 1:8, meditation on the law is commanded for prosperity, paralleling Timothy's devotion to reading Scripture.