Dual Panel1But the Spirit<4151> explicitly<4490> says<3004> that in later<5306> times<2540> some<5100> will fall<868> away<868> from the faith<4102>, paying<4337> attention<4337> to deceitful<4108> spirits<4151> and doctrines<1319> of demons<1140>,
2by means<1722> of the hypocrisy<5272> of liars<5573> seared<2741> in their own<2398> conscience<4893> as with a branding<2741> iron<2741>,
3men who forbid<2967> marriage<1060> and advocate abstaining<568> from foods<1033> which<3739> God<2316> has created<2936> to be gratefully<3326><2169> shared<3336> in by those<3588> who believe<4103> and know<1921> the truth<225>.
4For everything<3956> created<2938> by God<2316> is good<2570>, and nothing<3762> is to be rejected<579> if it is received<2983> with gratitude<2169>;
5for it is sanctified<37> by means<1223> of the word<3056> of God<2316> and prayer<1783>.
6In pointing<5294> out these<3778> things<3778> to the brethren<80>, you will be a good<2570> servant<1249> of Christ<5547> Jesus<2424>, constantly nourished<1789> on the words<3056> of the faith<4102> and of the sound<2570> doctrine<1319> which<3739> you have been following<3877>.
7But have<3868> nothing<3868> to do<3868> with worldly<952> fables<3454> fit<1126> only<1126> for old<1126> women<1126>. On the other<1161> hand<1161>, discipline<1128> yourself<4572> for the purpose of godliness<2150>;
8for bodily<4984> discipline<1129> is only of little<3641> profit<5624>, but godliness<2150> is profitable<5624> for all<3956> things<3956>, since it holds<2192> promise<1860> for the present<3568> life<2222> and also for the life to come<3195>.
9It is a trustworthy<4103> statement<3056> deserving<514> full<3956> acceptance<594>.
10For it is for this<3778> we labor<2872> and strive<75>, because<3754> we have fixed<1679> our hope<1679> on the living<2198> God<2316>, who<3739> is the Savior<4990> of all<3956> men<444>, especially<3122> of believers<4103>.
11Prescribe<3853> and teach<1321> these<3778> things<3778>.
12Let no<3367> one<3367> look<2706> down<2706> on your youthfulness<3503>, but rather in speech<3056>, conduct<391>, love<26>, faith<4102> and purity<47>, show<1096> yourself an example<5179> of those<3588> who believe<4103>.
13Until<2193> I come<2064>, give<4337> attention<4337> to the public reading<320> of Scripture, to exhortation<3874> and teaching<1319>.
14Do not neglect<272> the spiritual<5486> gift<5486> within<1722> you, which<3739> was bestowed<1325> on you through<1223> prophetic<4394> utterance<4394> with the laying<1936> on of hands<5495> by the presbytery<4244>.
15Take<3191> pains<3191> with these<3778> things<3778>; be absorbed in them, so<2443> that your progress<4297> will be evident<5318> to all<3956>.
16Pay<1907> close<1907> attention<1907> to yourself<4572> and to your teaching<1319>; persevere<1961> in these<846> things<846>, for as you do<4160> this<3778> you will ensure<4982> salvation<4982> both<2532> for yourself<4572> and for those<3588> who hear<191> you.