1 Timothy 4:12
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.In other versions
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.
ASV
Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.
BBE
Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
DBY
Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.
WEB
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;
YLT
Let no man despise your youth; but be you an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
ENG
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in deportment, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
WBT
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
BSB
In context
10For 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.
11These things command and teach.
12Let 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.
13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.