1 Timothy 4:5-7
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
5 for it is sanctified[a] by the word of God and prayer. 6 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. 7 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 Timothy 4:5 Or, made holy, set apart to God’s use.
- 1 Timothy 4:7 Or, refusing.
- 1 Timothy 4:7 Or godless, irreligious.
- 1 Timothy 4:7 Or, exercising.
1 Timothy 4:5-7
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5 because it is consecrated by the word of God(A) and prayer.
6 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) 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(D) rather, train yourself to be godly.(E)
Footnotes
- 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.
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