¹ Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

² Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

³ Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.

⁴ For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

⁵ For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

⁶ If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.

⁷ But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

⁸ For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

⁹ This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.

¹⁰ For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.

¹¹ These things command and teach.

¹² Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

¹³ Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

¹⁴ Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

¹⁵ Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.

¹⁶ Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

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¹ Now ^G1161 the Spirit ^G4151 speaketh ^G3004 expressly, ^G4490 that ^G3754 in ^G1722 the latter ^G5306 times ^G2540 some ^G5100 shall depart from ^G868 the faith, ^G4102 giving heed ^G4337 to seducing ^G4108 spirits, ^G4151 and ^G2532 doctrines ^G1319 of devils; ^G1140

² Speaking lies ^G5573 in ^G1722 hypocrisy; ^G5272 having ^G2743 their ^G2398 conscience ^G4893 seared with a hot iron; ^G2743

³ Forbidding ^G2967 to marry, ^G1060 and commanding to abstain from ^G567 meats, ^G1033 which ^G3739 God ^G2316 hath created ^G2936 to ^G1519 be received ^G3336 with ^G3326 thanksgiving ^G2169 of them which believe ^G4103 and ^G2532 know ^G1921 the truth. ^G225

⁴ For ^G3754 every ^G3956 creature ^G2938 of God ^G2316 is good, ^G2570 and ^G2532 nothing ^G3762 to be refused, ^G579 if it be received ^G2983 with ^G3326 thanksgiving: ^G2169

⁵ For ^G1063 it is sanctified ^G37 by ^G1223 the word ^G3056 of God ^G2316 and ^G2532 prayer. ^G1783

⁶ If thou put ^G5294 the brethren ^G80 in remembrance ^G5294 of these things, ^G5023 thou shalt be ^G2071 a good ^G2570 minister ^G1249 of Jesus ^G2424 Christ, ^G5547 nourished up ^G1789 in the words ^G3056 of faith ^G4102 and ^G2532 of good ^G2570 doctrine, ^G1319 whereunto ^G3739 thou hast attained. ^G3877

⁷ But ^G1161 refuse ^G3868 profane ^G952 and ^G2532 old wives' ^G1126 fables, ^G3454 and ^G1161 exercise ^G1128 thyself ^G4572 rather unto ^G4314 godliness. ^G2150

⁸ For ^G1063 bodily ^G4984 exercise ^G1129 profiteth ^G2076 little: ^{G4314 G3641} but ^G1161 godliness ^G2150 is ^G2076 profitable ^G5624 unto ^G4314 all things, ^G3956 having ^G2192 promise ^G1860 of the life ^G2222 that now is, ^G3568 and ^G2532 of that which is to come. ^G3195

⁹ This is a faithful ^G4103 saying ^G3056 and ^G2532 worthy ^G514 of all ^G3956 acceptation. ^G594

¹⁰ For ^G1063 therefore ^{G1519 G5124} we ^G2872 both ^G2532 labour ^G2872 and ^G2532 suffer reproach, ^G3679 because ^G3754 we trust ^G1679 in ^G1909 the living ^G2198 God, ^G2316 who ^G3739 is ^G2076 the Saviour ^G4990 of all ^G3956 men, ^G444 specially ^G3122 of those that believe. ^G4103

¹¹ These things ^G5023 command ^G3853 and ^G2532 teach. ^G1321

¹² Let ^G2706 no man ^G3367 despise ^G2706 thy ^G4675 youth; ^G3503 but ^G235 be thou ^G1096 an example ^G5179 of the believers, ^G4103 in ^G1722 word, ^G3056 in ^G1722 conversation, ^G391 in ^G1722 charity, ^G26 in ^G1722 spirit, ^G4151 in ^G1722 faith, ^G4102 in ^G1722 purity. ^G47

¹³ Till ^G2193 I come, ^G2064 give attendance ^G4337 to reading, ^G320 to exhortation, ^G3874 to doctrine. ^G1319

¹⁴ Neglect ^G272 not ^G3361 the gift ^G5486 that is in ^G1722 thee, ^G4671 which ^G3739 was given ^G1325 thee ^G4671 by ^G1223 prophecy, ^G4394 with ^G3326 the laying on ^G1936 of the hands ^G5495 of the presbytery. ^G4244

¹⁵ Meditate upon ^G3191 these things; ^G5023 give thyself ^G2468 wholly to ^G1722 them; ^G5125 that ^G2443 thy ^G4675 profiting ^G4297 may ^G5600 appear ^G5318 to ^G1722 all. ^G3956

¹⁶ Take heed ^G1907 unto thyself, ^G4572 and ^G2532 unto the doctrine; ^G1319 continue ^G1961 in them: ^G846 for ^G1063 in doing ^G4160 this ^G5124 thou shalt ^G4982 both ^G2532 save ^G4982 thyself, ^G4572 and ^G2532 them that hear ^G191 thee. ^G4675

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¹ But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

² through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

³ forbidding to marry, `and commanding' to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth.

⁴ For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

⁵ for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

⁶ If thou put the brethren in mind of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which thou hast followed `until now':

⁷ but refuse profane and old wives' fables. And exercise thyself unto godliness:

⁸ for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

⁹ Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

¹⁰ For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.

¹¹ These things command and teach.

¹² Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an ensample to them that believe, in word, in manner of life, in love, in faith, in purity.

¹³ Till I come, give heed to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

¹⁴ Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

¹⁵ Be diligent in these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest unto all.

¹⁶ Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

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¹ And the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

² in hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience,

³ forbidding to marry -- to abstain from meats that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those believing and acknowledging the truth,

⁴ because every creature of God `is' good, and nothing `is' to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received,

⁵ for it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.

⁶ These things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after,

⁷ and the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,

⁸ for the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;

⁹ stedfast `is' the word, and of all acceptation worthy;

¹⁰ for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men -- especially of those believing.

¹¹ Charge these things, and teach;

¹² let no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

¹³ till I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching;

¹⁴ be not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership;

¹⁵ of these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;

¹⁶ take heed to thyself, and to the teaching; remain in them, for this thing doing, both thyself thou shalt save, and those hearing thee.

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¹ But the Spirit speaks expressly, that in latter times some shall apostatise from the faith, giving their mind to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons

² speaking lies in hypocrisy, cauterised as to their own conscience,

³ forbidding to marry, [bidding] to abstain from meats, which God has created for receiving with thanksgiving for them who are faithful and know the truth.

⁴ For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing [is] to be rejected, being received with thanksgiving;

⁵ for it is sanctified by God's word and freely addressing [him].

⁶ Laying these things before the brethren, thou wilt be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished with the words of the faith and of the good teaching which thou hast fully followed up.

⁷ But profane and old wives' fables avoid, but exercise thyself unto piety;

⁸ for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.

⁹ The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;

¹⁰ for, for this we labour and suffer reproach, because we hope in a living God, who is preserver of all men, specially of those that believe.

¹¹ Enjoin and teach these things.

¹² Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

¹³ Till I come, give thyself to reading, to exhortation, to teaching.

¹⁴ Be not negligent of the gift [that is] in thee, which has been given to thee through prophecy, with imposition of the hands of the elderhood.

¹⁵ Occupy thyself with these things; be wholly in them, that thy progress may be manifest to all.

¹⁶ Give heed to thyself and to the teaching; continue in them; for, doing this, thou shalt save both thyself and those that hear thee.

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¹ But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

² through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

³ forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

⁴ For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

⁵ For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

⁶ If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith, and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

⁷ But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

⁸ For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value for all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

⁹ This saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance.

¹⁰ For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

¹¹ Command and teach these things.

¹² Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in spirit, in faith, and in purity.

¹³ Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching.

¹⁴ Don't neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the elders.

¹⁵ Be diligent in these things. Give yourself wholly to them, that your progress may be revealed to all.

¹⁶ Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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¹ But the Spirit says clearly that in later times some will be turned away from the faith, giving their minds to spirits of deceit, and the teachings of evil spirits,

² Through the false ways of men whose words are untrue, whose hearts are burned as with a heated iron;

³ Who keep men from being married and from taking food which God made to be taken with praise by those who have faith and true knowledge.

⁴ Because everything which God has made is good, and nothing is evil, if it is taken with praise:

⁵ For it is made holy by the word of God and by prayer.

⁶ If you keep these things before the minds of the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, trained in the words of the faith and of the right teaching which has been your guide:

⁷ But have nothing to do with unclean and foolish stories. Give yourself training in religion:

⁸ For the training of the body is of profit for a little, but religion is of profit in every way, giving hope for the life which now is, and for that which is to come.

⁹ This is a true saying, in which all may put their faith.

¹⁰ And this is the purpose of all our work and our fighting, because our hope is in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, and specially of those who have faith.

¹¹ Let these be your orders and your teaching.

¹² Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.

¹³ Till I come, give attention to the reading of the holy Writings, to comforting the saints, and to teaching.

¹⁴ Make use of that grace in you, which was given to you by the word of the prophets, when the rulers of the church put their hands on you.

¹⁵ Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.

¹⁶ Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Go on in these things; for in doing so you will get salvation for yourself and for those who give hearing to you.