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For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing [is] to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving;

for it is sanctified by God's word and freely addressing [him].

Laying these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and of the good teaching which thou hast fully followed up.

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For everything God created is good,(A) and nothing is to be rejected(B) if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God(C) 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(D) and of the good teaching that you have followed.(E)

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Footnotes

  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.