1 Timothy 4:13
What is written? (ESV)
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
What does it say?
Timothy is given instruction to read Scripture publicly, exhort and teach.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s letter to a young preacher, Timothy. Throughout the letter, Paul’s instructions have to do with Timothy’s activities and relationship with the brethren there with Timothy (the church).
How 1 Timothy 4:13 is applied across Bible answers
What does worship to God look like?
We couldn't say this instruction definitely applied to reading during worship specifically, but it would seem likely given the context.
Broadly, throughout the letter, Paul references the other brethren there, and specifically, Paul qualifies these activities to be in public. Therefore, it most likely would be when they are gathered together for worship. Additionally, in other places, Paul has instructed his letters (e.g. Scripture) to be read to the church, so it was common. (1 Thessalonians 5:27, Colossians 4:16)
