1 Timothy 4:6
If you instruct the brothers in these things you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, brought up in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have faithfully followed.
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5because it is consecrated through the Word of God and prayer.
7But reject godless myths and old-wives' tales; rather, exercise yourself toward godliness.
Cross References
Matthew 13:52So He said to them, “Therefore every scribe who has been discipled into the kingdom of the heavens is like a man, a householder, who brings out of his reservoir things new and old.”
Acts 20:31Therefore be alert, remembering that during three years, night and day, I never stopped admonishing each one, with tears.
Romans 15:15Nevertheless I have written to you quite boldly on some points, brothers, as a reminder to you, because of the grace given to me by God,
1 Corinthians 4:17That is why I sent you Timothy, who is my beloved and faithful son in Sovereign, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, just as I teach everywhere in every congregation.
2 Corinthians 6:4rather we commend ourselves as God's servants in every way with great endurance—in afflictions, in hardships, in distress,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 4:2-6
Apostasy Foretold; Christian Liberty. ( a. d. 64.) 1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be… Read the whole commentary →