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for it is sanctified[a] by the word of God and prayer. While pointing-out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, while being nourished in the words of the faith and the good teaching which you have closely-followed. But be declining[b] the profane[c] and old-womanish myths.

But You Be Training Yourself For Godliness In Your Character And Teaching

But be training[d] yourself for godliness.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:5 Or, made holy, set apart to God’s use.
  2. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or, refusing.
  3. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or godless, irreligious.
  4. 1 Timothy 4:7 Or, exercising.

because it is consecrated by the word of God(A) 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(B) and of the good teaching that you have followed.(C) Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(D) rather, train yourself to be godly.(E)

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  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.