# 1 Timothy 4

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/4

Lumin’s own translation, drafted with AI from the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, checked verse by verse against them, and approved by Lumin. Brackets mark verses not found in the earliest manuscripts.

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1. Now the Spirit says explicitly that in later times some will abandon the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,
2. through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences have been seared.
3. They forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
4. For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
5. for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.
6. If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
7. But have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales. Rather, train yourself for godliness.
8. For physical training is of some value, but godliness is of value in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
9. This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.
10. For this is why we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
11. Command and teach these things.
12. Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
13. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to encouragement, and to teaching.
14. Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
15. Practice these things, give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.
16. Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Persist in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

## Nearby chapters

[1 Timothy 3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/3.md)
[1 Timothy 5](https://www.lumin.faith/read/1-timothy/5.md)

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