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A Good Minister’s Discipline

In pointing out these things to (A)the brothers, you will be a good (B)servant of Christ Jesus, being nourished on the words of the faith and of the [a](C)sound doctrine which you (D)have been following. But refuse (E)godless (F)myths fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of (G)godliness, for (H)bodily training is only of little profit, but (I)godliness is profitable for all things, since it (J)holds promise for the (K)present life and also for the life to come. (L)It is a trustworthy saying and deserving full acceptance. 10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed (M)our hope on (N)the living God, who is (O)the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:6 Lit good

How to be a Good Servant of the Messiah Jesus

If you continue to point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of the Messiah[a] Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the healthy teaching that you have followed closely. Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly. Physical exercise is of limited value, but

Godliness is very dear,
    a pledge of life, both there and here.

This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance.[b] 10 To this end we work hard and struggle,[c] because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.

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  1. 1 Timothy 4:6 Or Christ
  2. 1 Timothy 4:9 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
  3. 1 Timothy 4:10 Other mss. read suffer abuse