1 Timothy 4:1-10

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Demonic Influence

4 Now the Spirit^(A) explicitly says that in later times^(B) some will depart from the faith,^(C) paying attention to deceitful spirits^(D) and the teachings of demons,^{(E) 2} through the hypocrisy^(F) of liars whose consciences^(G) are seared. ³ They forbid marriage^(H) and demand abstinence^(I) from foods that God created^(J) to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth. ⁴ For everything created by God is good,^(K) and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,^{(L) 5} since it is sanctified by the word of God^(M) and by prayer.

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

⁶ If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith^(N) and the good teaching that you have followed.^{(O) 7} But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths.^(P) Rather, train yourself in godliness,^{(Q) 8} for

⁹ This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.^{(T) 10} In fact, we labor and strive^[a] for this, because we have put our hope in the living God,^(U) who is the Savior^(V) of everyone,^(W) especially of those who believe.