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1 Timothy 4:10-12
New King James Version
1 Timothy 4:10-12
New King James Version
10 For to this end [a]we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, (A)who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 These things command and teach.
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12 Let no one [b]despise your youth, but be an (B)example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, [c]in spirit, in faith, in purity.
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- 1 Timothy 4:10 NU we labor and strive,
- 1 Timothy 4:12 look down on your youthfulness
- 1 Timothy 4:12 NU omits in spirit
1 Timothy 4:10-12
New International Version
1 Timothy 4:10-12
New International Version
10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(A) who is the Savior of all people,(B) and especially of those who believe.
11 Command and teach these things.(C) 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(D) because you are young, but set an example(E) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(F) and in purity.
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