1Tim.4.1

The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.

1Tim.4.1

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

1Tim.4.1

Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

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Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from what we believe; they will follow lying spirits and teachings that come from demons.

1Tim.4.2

These liars have lied so well and for so long that they've lost their capacity for truth.

1Tim.4.2

Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.

1Tim.4.2

speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron,

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These teachers are hypocrites and liars. They pretend to be religious, but their consciences are dead.

1Tim.4.3

They will tell you not to get married. They'll tell you not to eat this or that food--perfectly good food God created to be eaten heartily and with thanksgiving by Christians!

1Tim.4.3

They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

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

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They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanksgiving by people who know and believe the truth.

1Tim.4.4

Everything God created is good, and to be received with thanks. Nothing is to be sneered at and thrown out.

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For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

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

1Tim.4.4

Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it. We may receive it gladly, with thankful hearts.

1Tim.4.5

God's Word and our prayers make every item in creation holy.

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because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

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for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

1Tim.4.5

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

1Tim.4.6

You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus.

1Tim.4.6

If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

1Tim.4.6

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

1Tim.4.6

If you explain this to the brothers and sisters, you will be doing your duty as a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is fed by the message of faith and the true teaching you have followed.

1Tim.4.7

Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God--no spiritual flabbiness, please!

1Tim.4.7

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.

1Tim.4.7

But reject profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

1Tim.4.7

Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives' tales. Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness.

1Tim.4.8

Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever.

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For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

1Tim.4.8

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

1Tim.4.8

Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next.

1Tim.4.9

You can count on this. Take it to heart.

1Tim.4.9

This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance

1Tim.4.9

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

1Tim.4.9

This is true, and everyone should accept it.

1Tim.4.10

This is why we've thrown ourselves into this venture so totally. We're banking on the living God, Savior of all men and women, especially believers.

1Tim.4.10

(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.

1Tim.4.10

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

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We work hard and suffer much in order that people will believe the truth, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and particularly of those who believe.

1Tim.4.11

Get the word out. Teach all these things.

1Tim.4.11

Command and teach these things.

1Tim.4.11

These things command and teach.

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Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them.

1Tim.4.12

And don't let anyone put you down because you're young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanor, by love, by faith, by integrity.

1Tim.4.12

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

1Tim.4.12

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

1Tim.4.12

Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.

1Tim.4.13

Stay at your post reading Scripture, giving counsel, teaching.

1Tim.4.13

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.

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Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

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Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.

1Tim.4.14

And that special gift of ministry you were given when the leaders of the church laid hands on you and prayed--keep that dusted off and in use.

1Tim.4.14

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you.

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Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

1Tim.4.14

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

1Tim.4.15

Cultivate these things. Immerse yourself in them. The people will all see you mature right before their eyes!

1Tim.4.15

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

1Tim.4.15

Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all.

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Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.

1Tim.4.16

Keep a firm grasp on both your character and your teaching. Don't be diverted. Just keep at it. Both you and those who hear you will experience salvation.

1Tim.4.16

Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

1Tim.4.16

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

1Tim.4.16

Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you.