1 Timothy 4:14

“Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.”

"Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery." - 1 Timothy 4:14
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What does 1 Timothy 4:14 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Timothy 4:14 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery." This verse is part of a letter written by the apostle Paul to his young protege…

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Awakening the Gift Within

In 1 Timothy 4:14, the Apostle Paul exhorts young Timothy with these words: "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery." This counsel carries a weighty significance for believers today, as it…

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A Prayer for the Stewardship of Spiritual Gifts

Dear Heavenly Father, We come before You today, humbly acknowledging Your divine wisdom and the unique gifts You bestow upon each of us. As Paul reminded Timothy, “Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the…

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1 Timothy 4:14 - "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery."
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1 Timothy 4:11 - "These things command and teach."
2 Timothy 4:14 - "Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:"
1 Timothy 2:14 - "And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression."
1 Timothy 4:4 - "For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:"
1 Timothy 1:14 - "And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus."
1 Timothy 4:5 - "For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer."
1 Timothy 4:9 - "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation."
"These things command and teach." - 1 Timothy 4:11
1 Timothy 3:14 - "These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly:"
1 Timothy 4:13 - "Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine."
1 Timothy 4:2 - "Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;"
1 Timothy 4:4-5 - "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer."
2 Timothy 1:14 - "That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us."
1 Timothy 6:14 - "That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Timothy 2:4 - "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."
1 Timothy 4:7 - "But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness."
"For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer." - 1 Timothy 4:5
1 Timothy 5:14 - "I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully."
1 Timothy 4:15 - "Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all."
For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:" - 1 Timothy 4:4
2 Timothy 1:4 - "Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;"
1 Timothy 3:4 - "One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;"
"And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." - 1 Timothy 2:14
1 Timothy 1:4 - "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do."
1 Timothy 4:1 - "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation." - 1 Timothy 4:9