1 Timothy 4:1-8 ▼

1 Now the Spirit has clearly said that, in the end times, some persons will depart from the faith, paying attention to spirits of error and the doctrines of devils,

2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, and having their consciences seared,

3 prohibiting marriage, abstaining from foods, which God has created to be accepted with thanksgiving by the faithful and by those who have understood the truth.

4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected which is received with thanksgiving;

5 for it has been sanctified by the Word of God and by prayer.

6 By proposing these things to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished by words of faith, and by the good doctrine that you have secured.

7 But avoid the silly fables of old women. And exercise yourself so as to advance in piety.

8 For the exercise of the body is somewhat useful. But piety is useful in all things, holding the promise of life, in the present and in the future.