1 Timothy 4:5-7

New American Standard Bible

⁵ for it is sanctified by means of ^(A)the word of God and prayer.

A Good Minister’s Discipline

⁶ In pointing out these things to ^(B)the brothers and sisters, you will be a good ^(C)servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the ^(D)good doctrine which you ^(E)have been following. ⁷ But ^[a]stay away from ^(F)worthless ^(G)stories that are typical of old women. Rather, ^[b]discipline yourself for the purpose of ^(H)godliness;