‏ 1 Timothy 4

Abandonment of Faith

1 But athe Spirit explicitly says that bin later times some will
I.e., apostatize
fall away from the faith, paying attention to ddeceitful spirits and eteachings of demons,
2by means of the hypocrisy of liars fseared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, 3who gforbid marriage and advocate habstaining from foods which iGod has created to be jgratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth. 4For keverything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is lreceived with gratitude; 5for it is sanctified by means of mthe word of God and prayer.

A Good Minister’s Discipline

6 In pointing out these things to nthe brothers and sisters, you will be a good oservant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the pgood doctrine which you qhave been following. 7But
Or reject
stay away from sworthless tstories that are typical of old women. Rather,
Or train
discipline yourself for the purpose of vgodliness;
8for wbodily training is just slightly beneficial, but xgodliness is beneficial for all things, since it yholds promise for the zpresent life and also for the life to come. 9 aaIt is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set abour hope on acthe living God, who is adthe Savior of all mankind, especially of believers.

11
Or Keep commanding and teaching
afPrescribe and teach these things.
12 agLet no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, ahlove, faith, and purity, show yourself aian example
Or to
of those who believe.
13 akUntil I come, give your attention to the public
I.e., of Scripture in the church service
amreading, to exhortation, and teaching.
14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of anprophecy with aothe laying on of hands by the
Or board of elders
aqcouncil of elders.
15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. 16 arPay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will assave both yourself and those who hear you.
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