| 4:1 | Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves* with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,* |
| 4:2 | influenced by the hypocrisy of liars* whose consciences are seared.* |
| 4:3 | They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. |
| 4:4 | For every creation of God is good and no food* is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving. |
| 4:5 | For it is sanctified by God’s word and by prayer. |
| 4:6 | By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters,* you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.* |
| 4:7 | But reject those myths* fit only for the godless and gullible,* and train yourself for godliness. |
| 4:8 | For “physical exercise* has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.” |
| 4:9 | This saying* is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. |
| 4:10 | In fact this is why* we work hard and struggle,* because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people,* especially of believers. |
| 4:11 | Command and teach these things. |
| 4:12 | Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness,* and purity. |
| 4:13 | Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture,* to exhortation, to teaching. |
| 4:14 | Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have,* given to you and confirmed by prophetic words* when the elders laid hands on you.* |
| 4:15 | Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.* |
| 4:16 | Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach.* Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. |
1 Timothy 4 - NET Bible [draft]
