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Some Will Depart from the Faith
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
Apostasy
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,
through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared,
by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
A Good Minister’s Discipline
In pointing out these things to the brethren, 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.
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
for bodily discipline is only 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.
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance.
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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.
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation and teaching.
Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.