1 Timothy 4:1–6 · BSB
4:1
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
4:2
influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
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4:3
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.
4:4
For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
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because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
4:6
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.
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