1 Timothy 4:5-7

Expanded Bible

⁵ because it is ·made holy [sanctified] by ·what God has said [the word/pronouncement of God] and by prayer.

Be a Good Servant of Christ

⁶ By ·telling [pointing out] these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will be ·made strong [nourished; nurtured] by the words of the faith and the good teaching which you have been following. ⁷ But ·do not follow [reject] ·foolish stories that disagree with God’s truth [^Tgodless myths and old wives tales], but train yourself ·to serve God [for godliness/piety].