1 Timothy 4
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1 Tim 4:1
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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,
1 Tim 4:2
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by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
1 Tim 4:3
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{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.
1 Tim 4:4
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For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
1 Tim 4:5
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for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
1 Tim 4:6
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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.
1 Tim 4:7
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But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
1 Tim 4:8
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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.
1 Tim 4:9
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It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
1 Tim 4:10
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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.
1 Tim 4:12
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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.
1 Tim 4:13
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Until I come, give attention to the {public} reading {of Scripture,} to exhortation and teaching.
1 Tim 4:14
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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.
1 Tim 4:15
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Take pains with these things; be {absorbed} in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
1 Tim 4:16
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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.
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