1 Timoteo 4
La Biblia de las Américas
Predicción de la apostasía
4 Pero el Espíritu(A) dice claramente que en los últimos tiempos(B) algunos apostatarán de la fe, prestando atención a espíritus engañadores(C) y a doctrinas de demonios(D), 2 mediante la hipocresía de mentirosos que tienen cauterizada la conciencia(E); 3 prohibiendo casarse(F) y mandando abstenerse de alimentos(G) que Dios ha creado(H) para que con acción de gracias(I) participen de ellos los que creen y que han conocido la verdad. 4 Porque todo lo creado por Dios(J) es bueno y nada se debe rechazar si se recibe con acción de gracias(K); 5 porque es santificado mediante la palabra de Dios(L) y la oración.
El buen ministro de Cristo
6 Al señalar estas cosas a los hermanos(M) serás un buen ministro(N) de Cristo Jesús, nutrido con las palabras de la fe y de la buena doctrina(O) que has seguido(P). 7 Pero nada tengas que ver con las fábulas(Q) profanas(R) propias de viejas. Más bien disciplínate a ti mismo[a] para la piedad(S); 8 porque el ejercicio físico(T) aprovecha poco, pero la piedad(U) es provechosa para todo, pues tiene promesa(V) para la vida presente(W) y también para la futura. 9 Palabra fiel es esta(X), y digna de ser aceptada por todos[b]. 10 Porque por esto trabajamos y nos esforzamos, porque hemos puesto nuestra esperanza(Y) en el Dios vivo(Z), que es el Salvador de todos los hombres(AA), especialmente de los creyentes. 11 Esto manda y enseña[c](AB). 12 No permitas(AC) que nadie menosprecie tu juventud; antes, sé ejemplo de[d] los creyentes(AD) en palabra, conducta, amor, fe y pureza(AE). 13 Entretanto que llego[e](AF), ocúpate en la lectura[f](AG) de las Escrituras, la exhortación y la enseñanza. 14 No descuides el don espiritual que está en ti, que te fue conferido por medio de la profecía(AH) con la imposición de manos(AI) del presbiterio[g](AJ). 15 Reflexiona sobre estas cosas; dedícate a ellas, para que tu aprovechamiento sea evidente a todos. 16 Ten cuidado de ti mismo(AK) y de la enseñanza; persevera en estas cosas, porque haciéndolo asegurarás la salvación tanto para ti mismo como para los que te escuchan[h](AL).
Footnotes
- 1 Timoteo 4:7 Lit., ejercítate
- 1 Timoteo 4:9 O, totalmente
- 1 Timoteo 4:11 O, Continúa ordenando y enseñando esto
- 1 Timoteo 4:12 O, a
- 1 Timoteo 4:13 Lit., voy
- 1 Timoteo 4:13 O, dedícate a leer
- 1 Timoteo 4:14 O, grupo de ancianos (gr., presbíteros)
- 1 Timoteo 4:16 Lit., te salvarás a ti mismo y a los que te oyen
1 Timothy 4
King James Version
4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
5 For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6 If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.
7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation.
10 For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe.
11 These things command and teach.
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
1 Timothy 4
New King James Version
The Great Apostasy
4 Now the Spirit [a]expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed (A)to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 (B)speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience (C)seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is [b]sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
A Good Servant of Jesus Christ
6 If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, (D)nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. 7 But (E)reject profane and old wives’ fables, and (F)exercise yourself toward godliness. 8 For (G)bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, (H)having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 9 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance. 10 For to this end [c]we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, (I)who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. 11 These things command and teach.
Take Heed to Your Ministry
12 Let no one [d]despise your youth, but be an (J)example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, [e]in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to [f]doctrine. 14 (K)Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy (L)with the laying on of the hands of the eldership. 15 Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all. 16 Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 4:1 explicitly
- 1 Timothy 4:5 set apart
- 1 Timothy 4:10 NU we labor and strive,
- 1 Timothy 4:12 look down on your youthfulness
- 1 Timothy 4:12 NU omits in spirit
- 1 Timothy 4:13 teaching
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
