1 Timothy 4

Thomson(i) 1 But the spirit saith expressly that in latter times some will apostatise from this belief, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines concerning demons, 2 through the hypocrisy of liars, who have their own conscience seared, 3 forbidding marriage, and enjoining an abstinence from meats which God hath created to be partaken of with thankfulness by the faithful, and by them who are convinced of this truth, 4 that every thing which God created is good, and nothing to be rejected; for when taken with thankfulness 5 it is sanctified by the permission of God and prayer. 6 By suggesting these things to the brethren thou wilt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of this belief, and this good doctrine, which thou hast followed. 7 But as for vain and groundless fables, reject them, and exercise thyself for godliness. 8 For bodily exercise is of little service, but this godliness is profitable for all things, having a promise of the present life and of that to come. 9 This is a faithful word and worthy of all acceptation; 10 for it is for this that we both labour and suffer reproach, because we have trusted in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially of the faithful. 11 Announce these things and teach them. 12 Let none despise thy youth; but be thou a pattern to the faithful in doctrine, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in fidelity, in purity. 13 Until I come apply thyself to reading, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Neglect not the gift which is in thee, which was given thee by prophesy with the laying on of the hands of the assembled elders. 15 Meditate on these things; be intent upon them. That thy improvement in all things may be manifest, 16 take heed to thyself and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for by doing this thou wilt save thyself and them who hearken to thee.