1Ti 4 | ABEn | STEP | But the spirit expressly says, that in later times some shall leave of the belief, taking heed to spirits of delusion and instructions of demons;

1 Timothy 4

CHAPTER 4 Confronting False Doctrine

1 But the spirit expressly says, that in later times some shall leave of the belief, taking heed to spirits of delusion and instructions of demons; 2 in hypocrisy of speaking lies, [³being seared ¹their own ²conscience], 3 restraining to marry, to be at a distance from foods which God created for participation with thankfulness to the ones trustworthy and recognizing the truth. 4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing to be spurned, with thankfulness being received. 5 For it is sanctified through the word of God, and intercession. 6 In placing these things before the brethren, you will be a good servant of Jesus Christ, being trained up in the words of the belief, and the good instruction which you have followed closely. 7 But the profane and old wives fables refuse! But exercise yourself to piety! 8 For the bodily exercise for a little is beneficial, but piety [²for ³all things ¹is beneficial], [²promise ¹having] of life -- of the present, and of the one being about to be.

The Christian Model

9 Trustworthy is the word, and [²of all ³acceptance ¹worthy]. 10 [²in this ¹for] also we tire in labor, and are berated, because we have hope upon a living God, who is deliverer of all men, especially ones believing. 11 Exhort these things and teach! 12 [²no one ⁴your ⁵youth ¹Let ³disdain]! but [²a model ¹become] for the ones believing -- in word, in behavior, in love, in spirit, in belief, in purity. 13 Until I come take heed to the reading, to the consolation, to the instruction! 14 Do not neglect the [²in ³you ¹favor]! which was given to you through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the council of elders. 15 These things meditate upon! [²in ³these things ¹Be], that your progression should be apparent to all! 16 Give heed to yourself, and to the instruction! Remain in them! For this doing both yourself you shall deliver and the ones hearing you.