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1 Now the Spirit {pneuma} expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits {pneumasin} and the teachings {didaskaliais} of demons, 2 influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron. 3 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God {Theos} has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creation of God {Theou} is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, 5 because it is sanctified by the word of God {Theou} and prayer. 6 By pointing out these things to the brothers (and sisters), you will be a good servant {diakonos} of Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves), nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction {didaskalias} that you have followed. 7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness. 8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. 1 Timothy 4:1-8, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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