Berean Standard Bible

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1. 1 Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, MORE
2. 2 influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
3. 3 They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. MORE
4. 4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected, MORE
5. 5 because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
6. 6 By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
7. 7 But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
8. 8 For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come. MORE
9. 9 This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.
10. 10 To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe. MORE
11. 11 Command and teach these things.
12. 12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.
13. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. MORE
14. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. MORE
15. 15 Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
16. 16 Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.