1 Timothy 4
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1Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,1But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
2through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,2by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
3who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.3men 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.
4For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,4For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
5for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.5for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
6If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.6In 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.
7Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;7But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
8for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.8for 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.
9The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.9It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
10For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.10For 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.
11Command and teach these things.11Prescribe and teach these things.
12Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.12Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
14Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
15Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
16Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.16Pay 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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