But (A)reject profane and old wives’ fables, and (B)exercise yourself toward godliness. For (C)bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, (D)having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. 10 For to this end [a]we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, (E)who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 These things command and teach.

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12 Let no one [b]despise your youth, but be an (F)example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, [c]in spirit, in faith, in purity.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 4:10 NU we labor and strive,
  2. 1 Timothy 4:12 look down on your youthfulness
  3. 1 Timothy 4:12 NU omits in spirit

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