Parallel Bible results for "1 timothy 4:3-5"

1 Timothy 4:3-5

New Revised Standard NRS

3 They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving;

5 for it is sanctified by God's word and by prayer.

New International Version NIV

3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.