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| 4:1 |
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,
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| 4:2 |
by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
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| 4:3 |
[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.
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| 4:4 |
For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with gratitude;
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| 4:5 |
for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
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| 4:6 |
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.
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| 4:7 |
But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
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| 4:8 |
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.
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| 4:9 |
It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
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| 4:10 |
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.
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| 4:11 |
Prescribe and teach these things.
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| 4:12 |
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.
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| 4:13 |
Until I come, give attention to the [public] reading [of Scripture], to exhortation and teaching.
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| 4:14 |
Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, which was bestowed upon you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery.
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| 4:15 |
Take pains with these things; be [absorbed] in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.
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| 4:16 |
Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things; for as you do this you will insure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.
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