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1 Timothy 1:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
1 Timothy 1:4-6
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 [a]or to concern themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the plan of God that is to be received by faith.(A) 5 The aim of this instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.(B) 6 Some people have deviated from these and turned to meaningless talk,(C)
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- 1:4 The plan of God that is to be received by faith: the Greek may also possibly mean “God’s trustworthy plan” or “the training in faith that God requires.”
1 Timothy 1:4-6
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1 Timothy 1:4-6
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4 or to devote themselves to myths(A) and endless genealogies.(B) Such things promote controversial speculations(C) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(D) and a good conscience(E) and a sincere faith.(F) 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk.
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