1 Timothy 4:2-7
English Standard Version
2 through the insincerity of (A)liars whose consciences are seared, 3 (B)who forbid marriage and (C)require abstinence from foods (D)that God created (E)to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For (F)everything created by God is good, and (G)nothing is to be rejected if it is (H)received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy (I)by the word of God and prayer.
A Good Servant of Christ Jesus
6 (J)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 (K)followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, (L)silly myths. Rather (M)train yourself for godliness;
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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
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