for it is sanctified by means of (A)the word of God and prayer.

A Good Minister’s Discipline

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. 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. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or reject
  2. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or train

because it is consecrated by the word of God(A) and prayer.

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) Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(D) rather, train yourself to be godly.(E)

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  1. 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.