1 Timothy 4:9

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This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

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  • 1 Tim 1:15 : 15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”– and I am the worst of them!

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  • 1 Tim 4:4-8
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    4For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

    5For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.

    6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

    7But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

    8For“physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

  • 1 Tim 4:10-12
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    10In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

    11Command and teach these things.

    12Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

  • Titus 3:8
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    8Summary of the Letter This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on such truths, so that those who have placed their faith in God may be intent on engaging in good works. These things are good and beneficial for all people.

  • 1 Tim 2:3-4
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    3Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

    4since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

  • 1 Tim 1:15
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    15This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance:“Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”– and I am the worst of them!

  • Titus 2:10-11
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    10not pilfering, but showing all good faith, in order to bring credit to the teaching of God our Savior in everything.

    11For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.

  • 2 Cor 5:9
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    9So then whether we are alive or away, we make it our ambition to please him.

  • 2 Tim 3:16-17
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    16Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

    17that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.

  • Titus 1:9
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    9He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

  • 1 Tim 4:15
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    15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

  • 2 Tim 2:11
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    11This saying is trustworthy: If we died with him, we will also live with him.

  • 1 Tim 6:11-12
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    11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

    12Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

  • 2 Tim 4:7-8
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    7I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!

    8Finally the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me in that day– and not to me only, but also to all who have set their affection on his appearing.

  • Rom 14:18
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    18For the one who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by people.

  • 1 Tim 3:1
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    1Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons This saying is trustworthy:“If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

  • 1 Tim 1:11
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    11This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me.

  • Titus 1:1
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    1¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

  • 1 Thess 5:21
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    21But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

  • 1 Cor 1:9
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    9God is faithful, by whom you were called into fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

  • 2 Cor 1:20
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    20For every one of God’s promises are“Yes” in him; therefore also through him the“Amen” is spoken, to the glory we give to God.

  • 1 Thess 5:24
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    24He who calls you is trustworthy, and he will in fact do this.

  • 2 Tim 1:13
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    13Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

  • 1 Cor 4:2
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    2Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.

  • 2 Cor 4:15
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    15For all these things are for your sake, so that the grace that is including more and more people may cause thanksgiving to increase to the glory of God.

  • 1 Tim 6:6
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    6Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

  • Titus 1:13
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    13Such testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply that they may be healthy in the faith

  • 1 Pet 1:9
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    9because you are attaining the goal of your faith– the salvation of your souls.

  • 2 Thess 1:11
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    11And in this regard we pray for you always, that our God will make you worthy of his calling and fulfill by his power your every desire for goodness and every work of faith,

  • Heb 6:9
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    9But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation.

  • 2 Pet 1:3
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    3Believers’ Salvation and the Work of God I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence.

  • Acts 24:3
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    3Most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this everywhere and in every way with all gratitude.

  • Eph 5:10
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    10trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

  • 2 Pet 1:11
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    11For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.

  • 1 Pet 4:19
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    19So then let those who suffer according to the will of God entrust their souls to a faithful Creator as they do good.

  • 1 Tim 6:19
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    19In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

  • Titus 2:7
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    7showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

  • 1 Pet 5:10
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    10And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

  • 2 Cor 6:2
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    2For he says,“I heard you at the acceptable time, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Look, now is the acceptable time; look, now is the day of salvation!

  • Phil 4:8
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    8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things.