1 Timothy-4

(New International Version)

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  • 1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.
  • 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
  • 3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.
  • 4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
  • 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
  • 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, 4:6 The Greek word for brothers and sisters ( adelphoi ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family. you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
  • 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
  • 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
  • 9 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance.
  • 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe.
  • 11 Command and teach these things.
  • 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
  • 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
  • 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you.
  • 15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
  • 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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