9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance. 10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe. 11 Command and teach these things.
1 Timothy 4:9–11
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1 Timothy 4:15–16
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