1 Timothy 4:1 (BSB)
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

1 Timothy 4:2 (BSB)
influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.

1 Timothy 4:3 (BSB)
They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 4:4 (BSB)
For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

1 Timothy 4:5 (BSB)
because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

1 Timothy 4:6 (BSB)
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

1 Timothy 4:7 (BSB)
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:8 (BSB)
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

1 Timothy 4:9 (BSB)
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

1 Timothy 4:10 (BSB)
To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

1 Timothy 4:11 (BSB)
Command and teach these things.

1 Timothy 4:12 (BSB)
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

1 Timothy 4:13 (BSB)
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

1 Timothy 4:14 (BSB)
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

1 Timothy 4:15 (BSB)
Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

1 Timothy 4:16 (BSB)
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
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