Първо Тимотей 4
Bulgarian New Testament: Easy-to-Read Version
Предупреждение за лъжеучители
4 Духът ясно казва, че в последните времена някои ще изоставят вярата и ще последват измамни духове и учения, идващи от демони 2 и лицемерни лъжци, чиято съвест е жигосана. 3 Те забраняват на хората да се женят и им говорят, че трябва да избягват някои храни, които Бог създаде, за да се приемат с благодарност от онези, които вярват и знаят истината. 4 Защото всичко, създадено от Бога, е добро и нищо не трябва да се отхвърля, ако се приема с благодарност, 5 защото се освещава чрез Божието слово и чрез молитва.
Бъди добър служител на Христос Исус
6 Ако посочваш тези неща на братята и сестрите, ще бъдеш добър служител на Христос Исус, човек, закърмен с истините на вярата и на доброто учение, които си последвал. 7 Избягвай светските глупави митове и непрекъсното се учи да служиш на Бога. 8 Физическите упражнения са полезни в известно отношение, а посвещението към Бога е полезно във всяко отношение, защото обещава благословение и в сегашния живот, и в бъдещия. 9 Това, което казвам, е истина и заслужава да бъде напълно прието: 10 затова се трудим упорито и се борим, защото сме положили надеждата си в живия Бог, който е Спасителят на всички хора и най-вече на онези, които вярват.
11 Това са нещата, които трябва да заповядваш и поучаваш. 12 Не позволявай никой да гледа на теб отвисоко само защото си млад, а бъди пример за вярващите с думите си, с поведението си, с любовта, която показваш, с вярата, която имаш, и с чистия си живот. 13 Докато дойда, посвети се на четене на Писанията, на насърчение и поучение. 14 Не забравяй да използваш дарбата си, която ти бе дадена чрез пророчество, когато групата презвитери положи ръце върху теб. 15 Продължавай да прилагаш на дело тези неща и им отдавай цялото си внимание, така че успехът ти да се вижда от всички хора. 16 Внимавай за себе си и за учението си. Постоянствай в това, защото така ще спасиш и себе си, и онези, които те слушат.
1 Timothy 4
New International Version
4 The Spirit(A) clearly says that in later times(B) some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits(C) and things taught by demons. 2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.(D) 3 They forbid people to marry(E) and order them to abstain from certain foods,(F) which God created(G) to be received with thanksgiving(H) by those who believe and who know the truth. 4 For everything God created is good,(I) and nothing is to be rejected(J) if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 because it is consecrated by the word of God(K) and prayer.
6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters,[a] you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith(L) and of the good teaching that you have followed.(M) 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales;(N) rather, train yourself to be godly.(O) 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things,(P) holding promise for both the present life(Q) and the life to come.(R) 9 This is a trustworthy saying(S) that deserves full acceptance. 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God,(T) who is the Savior of all people,(U) and especially of those who believe.
11 Command and teach these things.(V) 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you(W) because you are young, but set an example(X) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith(Y) and in purity. 13 Until I come,(Z) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(AA) to preaching and to teaching. 14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy(AB) when the body of elders(AC) laid their hands on you.(AD)
15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save(AE) both yourself and your hearers.
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 4:6 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.
1 Timothy 4
Contemporary English Version
People Will Turn from Their Faith
4 God's Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They will be fooled by evil spirits and by teachings that come from demons. 2 They will also be fooled by the false claims of liars whose consciences have lost all feeling. These liars 3 will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth. 4 Everything God created is good. And if you give thanks, you may eat anything. 5 What God has said and your prayer will make it fit to eat.
Paul's Advice to Timothy
6 If you teach these things to other followers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus. You will show you have grown up on the teachings about our faith and on the good instructions you have obeyed. 7 Don't have anything to do with worthless, senseless stories. Work hard to be truly religious. 8-9 As the saying goes,
“Exercise is good
for your body,
but religion helps you
in every way.
It promises life
now and forever.”
These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten. 10 We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, but especially of those who have faith. This is why we work and struggle so hard.[a]
11 Teach these things and tell everyone to do what you say. 12 Don't let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith, and purity.
13 Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching. 14 Use the gift you were given when the prophets spoke and the group of church leaders[b] blessed you by placing their hands on you. 15 Remember these things and think about them, so everyone can see how well you are doing. 16 Be careful about the way you live and about what you teach. Keep on doing this, and you will save not only yourself, but the people who hear you.
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