But [a]stay away from (A)worthless (B)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, [b]discipline yourself for the purpose of (C)godliness; for (D)bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but (E)godliness is beneficial for all things, since it (F)holds promise for the (G)present life and also for the life to come. (H)It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set (I)our hope on (J)the living God, who is (K)the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or reject
  2. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or train

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.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:10 NU we labor and strive,

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(A) rather, train yourself to be godly.(B) For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,(C) holding promise for both the present life(D) and the life to come.(E) This is a trustworthy saying(F) that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(G) who is the Savior of all people,(H) and especially of those who believe.

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