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[1]NOW the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, following after misleading spirits, and doctrines of devils.
[2]Who with false appearance mislead and speak lies and are seared in their own conscience;
[3]Who prohibit marriage, and demand abstinence from foods which God has created for use and thanksgiving of those who believe and know the truth.
[4]For all things created by God are good, nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
[5]For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
[6]If you teach these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, brought up by the words of faith and in the good doctrine which you have been taught.
[7]Refuse foolish and old wives fables, and train yourself in righteousness.
[8]For physical training profits only for a little while: but righteousness is profitable in all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
[9]This is a true saying and worthy to be accepted.
[10]Because of this, we both toil and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of those who believe.
[11]These things command and teach.
[12]Let no man despise your youth; but you be an example to believers, in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, and in purity.
[13]And until I come, strive to study, and continue in prayer and teaching.
[14]Do not neglect the gift that you have, which was given to you by prophecy, and by virtue of the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
[15]Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; so that it may be known to all that you are progressing.
[16]Take heed to yourself and to your doctrine; and be firm in them: for in doing this, you shall both save yourself and those who hear you.
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