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for it is made holy by the word of God and by prayer.[a]

The Benefits of Godliness. If you offer these instructions to the brethren, you will prove to be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself in godliness.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:5 It is made holy by the word of God and by prayer: another possible translation is: “it is made holy by the invocation of God in prayer.”

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.