1Ti 4 | ISV | STEP | A Prophecy About the Future Now the Spirit says clearly that in the last times some people will abandon the faith by following deceitful spirits, the teachings of demons,

1 Timothy 4

1 A Prophecy About the FutureNow the Spirit says clearly that in the last times some people will abandon the faith by following deceitful spirits, the teachings of demons,Dan 11:35, 37-38; John 16:13; 2Thes 2:3; Dan 11:35, 37-38, 2Tim 3:1, 13; 1Pet 1:20; 2Pet 2:1; 3:3; 1John 2:18; Jude 1:4, 18, 37-38, 2Tim 3:1, 13; Rev 9:20; 16:14 2 and the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences have been burned by a hot iron.Matt 7:15; Rom 16:18; Eph 4:19; 2Pet 2:3 3 They will try to stop people from marrying and from eating certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.Gen 1:29; 9:3; Rom 14:3, 6, 17; Rom 14:3, 6, 17, 1Cor 7:28, 36, 38; 8:8; 10:30; Col 2:20-21; Heb 13:4 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,Rom 14:14, 20; 1Cor 10:25; Titus 1:15 5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. 6 How to Be a Good Servant of Christ JesusIf you continue to point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the healthy teaching that you have followed closely.2Tim 3:14-15 7 Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women, but train yourself in godliness.1Tim 1:4; 6:20; 2Tim 2:16, 23; 4:4; Titus 1:14; Heb 5:14 8 Physical exercise is of limited value, butPs 37:4; 84:11; 112:2-3; 145:19; Matt 6:33; 19:29; Mark 10:30; Rom 8:28; 1Cor 8:8; Col 2:23; 1Tim 6:6

Godliness is very dear,

A pledge of life, both there and here.

9 This saying is trustworthy and deserves complete acceptance. ^{▼▼This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.}1Tim 1:15 10 To this end we work hard and struggle, ^{▼▼Other mss. read suffer abuse} because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.Ps 36:6; 1Cor 4:11-12; 1Tim 6:17

11 These are the things you must insist on and teach.1Tim 6:2 12 Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, ^{▼▼Or faith} and purity.1Cor 16:11; Titus 2:7, 15; 1Pet 5:3 13 Until I arrive, concentrate on the public reading of Scripture, ^{▼▼Lit. on the reading} on exhorting, and on teaching. 14 Do not neglect ^{▼▼Or Stop neglecting} the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy, accompanied by the laying on of the elders’ hands.Acts 6:6; 8:17; 13:3; 19:6; 1Tim 1:18; 5:22; 2Tim 1:6 15 Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress. 16 Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for if you do this, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.Ezek 33:9; Acts 20:28; Rom 11:14; 1Cor 9:22; James 5:20