1 Timothy 4Book 54 of 66 · 16 verses · MBT primary, NKJV fallback where MBT pending

  1. But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith — paying attention to deceitful spirits and to doctrines of demons,
  2. by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
  3. men who forbid marriage, and who advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.
  4. For everything created by God is good — and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude;
  5. for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
  6. In pointing out these things to the brothers, 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.
  7. But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of godliness.
  8. For bodily training is 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.
  9. This saying is faithful and worthy of full acceptance.
  10. For it is for this we labor and strive — because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.
  11. Prescribe and teach these things.
  12. Let no one look down on your youthfulness — but rather, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
  13. Until I come, give your attention to the public reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.
  14. Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you — which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.
  15. Take pains with these things — be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
  16. Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching. Persevere in these things — for as you do this, you will save both yourself and those who hear you.