1 Timothy 4:4-9
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4 For (A)everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is (B)received with gratitude; 5 for it is sanctified by means of (C)the word of God and prayer.
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6 In pointing out these things to (D)the brothers and sisters, you will be a good (E)servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the (F)good doctrine which you (G)have been following. 7 But [a]stay away from (H)worthless (I)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, [b]discipline yourself for the purpose of (J)godliness; 8 for (K)bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but (L)godliness is beneficial for all things, since it (M)holds promise for the (N)present life and also for the life to come. 9 (O)It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
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- 1 Timothy 4:7 Or reject
- 1 Timothy 4:7 Or train
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