1 Timothy 4:7

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Be careful that you don’t let anyone rob you through his philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the elements of the world, and not after Christ.

This is what Yahweh, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Yahweh of Armies, says: “I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.

The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.

We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown, yet a wisdom not of this world nor of the rulers of this world who are coming to nothing.

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

His Son is the radiance of his glory, the very image of his substance, and upholding all things by the word of his power, who, when he had by himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Beloved, don’t be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you.

He shall eat butter and honey when he knows to refuse the evil and choose the good.

Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”

even as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word delivered them to us,

He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.

Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his lord.’ If they persecuted me, they will also persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep yours.

Paul, looking steadfastly at the council, said, “Brothers, I have lived before God in all good conscience until today.”

having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

if it is so that you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the Good News which you heard, which is being proclaimed in all creation under heaven, of which I, Paul, was made a servant.

For in him all the fullness of the Deity dwells bodily,

(all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men?

and not to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God’s stewardship, which is in faith—

For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?”

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;” which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

While they were greatly perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling clothing.

I and the Father are one.”

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into God’s Kingdom.

I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh, for as you presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to wickedness upon wickedness, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness for sanctification.

For if you live after the flesh, you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

Now accept one who is weak in faith, but not for disputes over opinions.

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For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Good News—not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn’t be made void.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, think this way. If in anything you think otherwise, God will also reveal that to you.

Remind them of these things, charging them in the sight of the Lord, that they don’t argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

But you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,

Therefore when he comes into the world, he says, “You didn’t desire sacrifice and offering, but you prepared a body for me.

But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as the Savior of the world.

for God knows that in the day you eat it, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

But they refused to listen, and turned their backs, and stopped their ears, that they might not hear.

And in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrine rules made by men.’ ”

So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.

They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.

He said to him, “Most certainly, I tell you all, hereafter you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

But they cried out with a loud voice and stopped their ears, then rushed at him with one accord.

of whom are the fathers, and from whom is Christ as concerning the flesh, who is over all, God, blessed forever. Amen.

My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable.

namely, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, not reckoning to them their trespasses, and having committed to us the word of reconciliation.

by which, when you read, you can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ,

who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped,

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith,

But shun empty chatter, for it will go further in ungodliness,

instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

But solid food is for those who are full grown, who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.

but with good works, which is appropriate for women professing godliness.

Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.

But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Timothy, guard that which is committed to you, turning away from the empty chatter and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge,

But refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn away to fables.

not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

For we didn’t follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.