1 Timothy 4:7
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7 But (A)reject profane and old wives’ fables, and (B)exercise yourself toward godliness.
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1 Timothy 1:4
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4 (A)nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
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2 Timothy 2:16
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16 But shun profane and [a]idle babblings, for they will [b]increase to more ungodliness.
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- 2 Timothy 2:16 empty chatter
- 2 Timothy 2:16 lead
2 Peter 1:5-8
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Fruitful Growth in the Faith
5 But also for this very reason, (A)giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue (B)knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control [a]perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and (C)to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither [b]barren (D)nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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- 2 Peter 1:6 patience
- 2 Peter 1:8 useless
Titus 2:12
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12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age,
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Titus 3:9
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Avoid Dissension
9 But (A)avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
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2 Timothy 2:23
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23 But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
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Hebrews 5:14
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14 But solid food belongs to those who are [a]of full age, that is, those who by reason of [b]use have their senses exercised (A)to discern both good and evil.
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- Hebrews 5:14 mature
- Hebrews 5:14 practice
2 Timothy 4:4
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4 and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and (A)be turned aside to fables.
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1 Timothy 6:20
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Guard the Faith
20 O Timothy! (A)Guard what was committed to your trust, (B)avoiding the profane and [a]idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—
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- 1 Timothy 6:20 empty chatter
1 Timothy 6:11
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The Good Confession
11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.
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Acts 24:16
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16 (A)This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
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Titus 1:14
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14 not giving heed to Jewish fables and (A)commandments of men who turn from the truth.
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2 Timothy 3:12
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12 Yes, and (A)all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
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1 Timothy 3:16
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16 And without controversy great is the [a]mystery of godliness:
(A)God[b] was manifested in the flesh,
(B)Justified in the Spirit,
(C)Seen by angels,
(D)Preached among the Gentiles,
(E)Believed on in the world,
(F)Received up in glory.
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- 1 Timothy 3:16 hidden truth
- 1 Timothy 3:16 NU Who
1 Timothy 2:10
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10 (A)but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.
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