1 Timothy 4:5-10
English Standard Version
5 for it is made holy (A)by the word of God and prayer.
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
6 (B)If you put these things before the brothers,[a] you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have (C)followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, (D)silly myths. Rather (E)train yourself for godliness; 8 for while (F)bodily training is of some value, godliness (G)is of value in every way, as (H)it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is (I)trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[b] because we have our hope set on the living God, (J)who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
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- 1 Timothy 4:6 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
- 1 Timothy 4:10 Some manuscripts and suffer reproach
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