But athe Spirit explicitly
says
that bin later
times
some
will 1fall
away
from the faith
, paying
attention
to cdeceitful
spirits
and ddoctrines
of demons
,
by means of the hypocrisy
of liars
aseared
in their own
conscience
as with a branding
iron
,
men who aforbid marriage
and advocate babstaining
from foods
which
cGod
has created
to be dgratefully
shared
in by those
who believe
and know
the truth
.
For aeverything created
by God
is good
, and nothing
is to be rejected
if it is breceived
with gratitude
;
for it is sanctified by means
of athe word
of God
and prayer
.
In pointing out these
things
to athe brethren
, you will be a good
bservant
of Christ
Jesus
, constantly nourished
on the words
of the faith
and of the 1 csound
doctrine
which
you dhave been following
.
But 1have nothing
to do
with aworldly
bfables
fit
only
for old
women
. On the other
hand
, discipline
yourself
for the purpose of cgodliness
;
for abodily discipline
is only of little
profit
, but bgodliness
is profitable
for all
things
, since it cholds
promise
for the dpresent
life
and also for the life to come
.
aIt is a trustworthy statement
deserving
full
acceptance
.
For it is for this we labor
and strive
, because
we have fixed
aour hope
on bthe living
God
, who
is cthe Savior
of all
men
, especially
of believers
.
1 aPrescribe and teach
these
things
.
aLet no one
look
down
on your youthfulness
, but rather in speech
, conduct
, blove
, faith
and purity
, show
yourself can example
1of those
who believe
.
aUntil I come
, give
attention
to the public breading
of Scripture, to exhortation
and teaching
.
Do not neglect the spiritual
gift
within
you, which
was bestowed
on you through
aprophetic
utterance
with bthe laying
on of hands
by the 1 cpresbytery
.
Take pains
with these
things
; be absorbed in them, so
that your progress
will be evident
to all
.
aPay close
attention
to yourself
and to your teaching
; persevere
in these
things
, for as you do
this
you will 1 bensure
salvation
both
for yourself
and for those
who hear
you.