1 Timothy 4:5-7
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5 for it is sanctified by means of (A)the word of God and prayer.
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6 In pointing out these things to (B)the brothers and sisters, you will be a good (C)servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the (D)good doctrine which you (E)have been following. 7 But [a]stay away from (F)worthless (G)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, [b]discipline yourself for the purpose of (H)godliness;
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1 Timothy 4:5-7
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5 because it is consecrated by the word of God(A) and prayer.
6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[a] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith(B) and of the good teaching that you have followed.(C) 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(D) rather, train yourself to be godly.(E)
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- 1 Timothy 4:6 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
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