| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4For everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness, |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8for the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11Command and teach these things. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. |
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