Parallel Bible results for "1 timothy 4"

1 Timothy 4

Third Millennium Bible TMB

1 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 by those who 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 in the words of faith and of good doctrine unto which thou hast attained.

7 But reject 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 acceptance.

10 For therefor we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who 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 manner of living, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

13 Until 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 hands by 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 those who hear thee.

GOD'S WORD Translation GW

1 The Spirit says clearly that in later times some believers will desert the Christian faith. They will follow spirits that deceive, and they will believe the teachings of demons.

2 These people will speak lies disguised as truth. Their consciences have been scarred as if branded by a red-hot iron.

3 They will try to stop others from getting married and from eating certain foods. God created food to be received with prayers of thanks by those who believe and know the truth.

4 Everything God created is good. Nothing should be rejected if it is received with prayers of thanks.

5 The word of God and prayer set it apart as holy.

6 You are a good servant of Christ Jesus when you point these things out to our brothers and sisters. Then you will be nourished by the words of the Christian faith and the excellent teachings which you have followed closely.

7 Don't have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life.

8 Training the body helps a little, but godly living helps in every way. Godly living has the promise of life now and in the world to come.

9 This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance.

10 Certainly, we work hard and struggle to live a godly life, because we place our confidence in the living God. He is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

11 Insist on these things and teach them.

12 Don't let anyone look down on you for being young. Instead, make your speech, behavior, love, faith, and purity an example for other believers.

13 Until I get there, concentrate on reading [Scripture] in worship, giving encouraging messages, and teaching people.

14 Don't neglect the gift which you received through prophecy when the spiritual leaders placed their hands on you [to ordain you].

15 Practice these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.

16 Focus on your life and your teaching. Continue to do what I've told you. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.