Bible Strands
1 Timothy 4:6
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses Timothy, instructing him to teach the brothers regarding matters sanctified by God’s word and prayer.
The words — ὑποτιθέμενος (hupotithemenos) means “laying before,” and καλὸς (kalos) translates to “good,” describing Timothy’s role as a servant of Christ Jesus.
The thread — The instruction to model sound teaching and integrity appears in Titus 2:7 and Colossians 3:16, while the concept of a trained scribe is echoed in Matthew 13:52.
Why it lands — The text states that faithfully teaching the brothers will make Timothy a good servant nourished by faith and sound instruction. This demands that leaders ground their ministry in received teaching rather than personal invention.
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The Greek words
King James Version
If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
Cross-references
- Titus 2:7 In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,
- Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- Matthew 13:52 Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”
- Colossians 4:7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
- 2 Timothy 3:14 But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
- Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
- 2 Peter 3:1 Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
- Psalms 19:7 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Proverbs 4:2 For I give you sound teaching; do not abandon my directive.
- Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts.