1 Timothy 4:13

4:13 Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, ¹  to exhortation, to teaching.

1 Timothy 4:16

4:16 Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. ²  Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

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¹ tn Grk “reading.”

sn The public reading of scripture refers to reading the scripture out loud in the church services. In a context where many were illiterate and few could afford private copies of scripture, such public reading was especially important.

² tn Grk “about yourself and your teaching.”