1 Timotheus 4
Hoffnung für Alle
Abgrenzung gegenüber falschen Lehren (Kapitel 4)
Warnung vor falsch verstandener Frömmigkeit
4 Gottes Geist sagt uns ausdrücklich, dass sich in dieser letzten Zeit manche von Gott abwenden werden, weil sie falschen Propheten[a] hinterherlaufen und teuflischen Lehren glauben. 2 Diese Verführer sind durch und durch verlogen, ihr Gewissen haben sie zum Schweigen gebracht[b]. 3 Sie verbieten, zu heiraten oder bestimmte Speisen zu essen. Dabei hat Gott doch alles geschaffen, damit jeder, der an ihn glaubt und seine Wahrheit erkannt hat, auch diese Dinge dankbar von ihm annimmt. 4 Denn alles, was Gott geschaffen hat, ist gut; und nichts ist schlecht, für das wir Gott danken. 5 Durch das Wort Gottes und das Gebet wird alles rein; nichts kann uns da von Gott trennen.
Ratschläge für den Dienst
6 Wenn du, lieber Timotheus, der Gemeinde das alles so weitergibst, bist du ein guter Diener von Jesus Christus. Dann lebst du von der Botschaft des Glaubens und richtest dich nach der wahren Lehre, zu der du dich schon immer bekannt hast. 7 Gib dich nicht mit den lächerlichen Legenden ab, mit denen sich diese leichtfertigen Leute beschäftigen, sondern übe dich darin, ein Leben nach Gottes Willen zu führen. 8 Sich körperlich anzustrengen und Verzicht zu üben ist ganz gut und schön, aber auf Gott zu hören ist besser. Denn damit werden wir dieses und das zukünftige Leben gewinnen. 9 Das steht unumstößlich fest, darauf dürfen wir vertrauen. 10 Für nichts anderes arbeiten und kämpfen wir. Auf den lebendigen Gott haben wir unsere Hoffnung gesetzt. Er ist der Retter und Helfer aller Menschen, besonders derjenigen, die an ihn glauben. 11 Das alles sollst du die Gemeinde lehren und es ihr ans Herz legen.
12 Niemand hat ein Recht, auf dich herabzusehen, weil du noch so jung bist. Allerdings musst du für die Gläubigen ein Vorbild sein: in allem, was du sagst und tust, in der Liebe, im Glauben und in deinem aufrichtigen Lebenswandel. 13 Solange ich nicht wieder bei euch bin, lies in der Gemeinde weiterhin aus der Heiligen Schrift vor, ermutige die Christen und unterweise sie im Glauben. 14 Setz die Gabe ein, die Gott dir schenkte. Er hat dich ja durch eine Prophetie für diese Aufgabe bestimmt, und die Leiter der Gemeinde haben dir die Hände aufgelegt und dich gesegnet.
15 Kümmere dich auch in Zukunft um die Dinge, die dir aufgetragen sind, und lass dich nicht ablenken, dann wird jeder erkennen, wie du Fortschritte machst. 16 Achte auf dich selbst; sieh zu, dass du die Lehre von Jesus Christus rein und unverfälscht weitergibst. Nichts soll dich davon abbringen. Dann wirst du selbst gerettet und alle, die auf dich hören.
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
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
False Asceticism
4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 through the pretensions of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage[a] and enjoin abstinence from foods[b] which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for then it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
A Good Minister of Jesus Christ
6 If you put these instructions before the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Train yourself in godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive,[c] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.
11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, attend to the public reading of scripture, to preaching, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon you. 15 Practice these duties, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Take heed to yourself and to your teaching; hold to that, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers.
Footnotes
- 4.3 forbid marriage: As some Gnostics did.
- 4.3 abstinence from foods: As practiced by Juda izers.
- 1 Timothy 4:10 Other ancient authorities read suffer reproach
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
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