Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and (the) teachings of demons ,
influenced by (the) hypocrisy of liars , - (whose) consciences are seared with a hot iron.
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 -.
For every creation of God (is) good , and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected ,
because it is sanctified by (the) word of God and prayer.
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.
But reject - irreverent , - silly myths. Instead , train yourself for godliness.
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.
(This is) a trustworthy - saying , - worthy of full acceptance.
- 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.
Command and teach these things.
{Let} no one despise your - youth , but set an example for the believers in speech , in conduct , in love , in faith , in purity.
Until I come , devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture , to exhortation , (and) to teaching.
{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.
Be diligent in these matters (and) absorbed in them , so that your - progress will be evident to all.
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.