^{4 Ref} because every creature of God `is' good, and nothing `is' to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received,

^{5 Ref} for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.

^{6 Ref} These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after,

^{4 Ref} For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

^{5 Ref} for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

^{6 Ref} If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed `until now':