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| 4:1 |
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will renounce the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
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| 4:2 |
through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
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| 4:3 |
They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving 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, provided it is received with thanksgiving;
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| 4:5 |
for it is sanctified by God's word and by prayer.
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| 4:6 |
If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching that you have followed.
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| 4:7 |
Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives' tales. Train yourself in godliness,
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| 4:8 |
for, 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.
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| 4:9 |
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance.
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| 4:10 |
For to this end we toil and 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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| 4:11 |
These are the things you must insist on and teach.
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| 4:12 |
Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
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| 4:13 |
Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching.
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| 4:14 |
Do 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.
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| 4:15 |
Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.
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| 4:16 |
Pay 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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