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1 Timothy 4

Berean Standard Bible · Westminster Leningrad Codex

4:1
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
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4:2
influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
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4:3
They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
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4:4
For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
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4:5
because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
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4:6
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
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4:7
But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
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4:8
For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
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4:9
This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
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4:10
To this end we labor and strive (note: SBL, BYZ, and TR and suffer reproach), because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
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4:11
Command and teach these things.
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4:12
Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
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4:14
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.
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4:15
Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
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4:16
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
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