13 This testimony is true. (A)Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, 14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and (B)commandments of men who turn from the truth.

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13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke(A) them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith(B) 14 and will pay no attention to Jewish myths(C) or to the merely human commands(D) of those who reject the truth.(E)

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Qualities of a Sound Church

But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine:

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Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel

You, however, must teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine.(A)

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13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to [a]doctrine.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 4:13 teaching

13 Until I come,(A) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(B) to preaching and to teaching.

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Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. (A)Convince, (B)rebuke, (C)exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

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Preach(A) the word;(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke(C) and encourage(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.

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