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10 It is for this that we labor and strive [often called to account], because we have fixed our [confident] hope on the living God, who is the [a]Savior of all people, especially of those who believe [in Him, recognize Him as the Son of God, and accept Him as Savior and Lord].

11 Keep commanding and teaching these things. 12 Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 4:10 God is the Savior of all mankind in the sense that Jesus’ sacrifice is sufficient for the entire world (1 John 2:2); however, personal faith is essential for salvation.

10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(A) who is the Savior of all people,(B) and especially of those who believe.

11 Command and teach these things.(C) 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(D) because you are young, but set an example(E) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(F) and in purity.

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