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1 Timothy 4

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1But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, ✦ 2by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, ✦ 3who 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 gratitude; ✦ 5for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer. ✦ 6In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following. ✦ 7But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness; ✦ 8for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. ✦ 9It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. ✦ 10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all mankind, especially of believers. ✦ 11Prescribe and teach these things. ✦ 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, give your attention to the public reading, to exhortation, and teaching. ✦ 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was granted to you through words of prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. ✦ 15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all. ✦ 16Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you. ✦

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Where this chapter connects

Titus 2 ·102 Tim 2 ·91 Tim 4 ·82 Tim 3 ·8Ps 119 ·71 Tim 6 ·61 Tim 1 ·6Ps 37 ·6

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