| 1 Timothy 4 | ||
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| But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, | |
| by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, | |
| {men} who forbid marriage {and advocate} abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth. | |
| For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; | |
| for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. | |
| In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, {constantly} nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. | |
| But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; | |
| for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and {also} for the {life} to come. | |
| It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. | |
| For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. | |
| Prescribe and teach these things. | |
| Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but {rather} in speech, conduct, love, faith {and} purity, show yourself an example of those who believe. | |
| Until I come, give attention to the {public} reading {of Scripture,} to exhortation and teaching. | |
| Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery. | |
| Take pains with these things; be {absorbed} in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. | |
| Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. |
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