1 Timothy 4
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1 Timothy 4
False Asceticism
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Jn 16.13; 2 Thess 2.3; 2 Tim 3.1, 13; Rev 19.20 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later#4.1 Or the last times some will renounce#4.1 Or move away from the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. 3#Gen 1.29; Rom 14.6; 1 Cor 7.28; Heb 13.4They forbid marriage and abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4#Rom 14.14For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, provided it is received with thanksgiving, 5for it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer.
A Good Minister of Jesus Christ
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2 Cor 11.23; 1 Tim 1.10; 2 Tim 3.10 If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant#4.6 Or deacon of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching that you have followed. 7#2 Tim 2.16; Heb 5.14Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Train yourself in godliness, 8#Ps 37.4; Rom 8.28; 1 Tim 6.6for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 9The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. 10#1 Cor 4.11; 1 Tim 2.4For to this end we toil and suffer reproach,#4.10 Other ancient authorities read struggle because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
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1 Tim 5.7; 6.2 Command and teach these things. 12#1 Tim 1.14; Titus 2.7; 1 Pet 5.3Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture,#4.13 Gk to the reading to exhorting, to teaching. 14#Acts 6.6; 1 Tim 1.18; 5.22; 2 Tim 1.6Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. 15Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. 16#Ezek 33.9; Acts 20.28Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.
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