1 Timothy 4:16

Take heed [ε π ε χ ε]. Only here in Pastorals, and once in Paul, Philippians 2:16. Quite frequent in LXX Lit. hold upon, fasten thy attention on, as Luke 14:7; Acts 3:5; Acts 19:22. In LXX, in the sense of apply, as Job 18:2; Job 30:26; or forbear, refrain, as 1 Kings 22:6; 1 Kings 22:15. In Philippians 2:16, to hold out or present, a sense which is found only in Class. Unto thyself and unto the doctrine [σ ε α υ τ ω κ α ι τ η δ ι δ α σ κ α λ ι α]. Better, to thyself and to thy teaching. The order is significant. Personality goes before teaching.

Continue in them [ε π ι μ ε ν ε α υ τ ο ι ς]. See on Romans 6:1. In LXX only Exodus 12:39. Autoiv is neuter, referring to these things, ver. 15. A. V. in them is indefinite and ambiguous. Better, continue in these things.