- 1. ¶ NOW the Spirit says expressly that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, following after misleading spirits and doctrines of devils.
- 2. Who with false appearance mislead and speak lies and are seared in their own conscience,
- 3. Who prohibit marriage, and demand abstinence from foods which God has created for use and thanksgiving of those who believe and know the truth.
- 4. For all things created by God are good; nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
- 5. For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
- 6. ¶ If you teach these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, brought up by the words of faith and in the good doctrine which you have been taught.
- 7. Refuse foolish and old wives’ fables, and train yourself in righteousness.
- 8. For physical training profits only for a little while; but righteousness is profitable in all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.
- 9. This is a true saying and worthy to be accepted.
- 10. Because of this, we both toil and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those who believe.
- 11. These things command and teach.
- 12. Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to believers, in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, and in purity.
- 13. And until I come, strive to study, and continue in prayer and teaching.
- 14. Do not neglect the gift that you have, which was given to you by prophecy and by virtue of the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
- 15. Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them, so that it may be known to all that you are progressing.
- 16. Take heed to yourself and to your teachings; and be firm in them; for in doing this, you shall both save yourself and those who hear you.
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