1 Timothy 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 6

1 But the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons,

2 in hypocrisy of liars, being seared in their own conscience,

3 forbidding to marry, saying to abstain from foods, which God created for partaking with thanksgiving by the believing ones and the ones fully knowing the truth.

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Chapter Summary

He foretells that in the latter times there shall be a departure from the faith.

Key Greek Words

εὐσέβεια godliness G2150
πίστις faith G4102
διδασκαλία doctrine, teaching G1319
συνείδησις conscience G4893
χάρισμα gift G5486
τύπος example, pattern G5179

People & Context

Paul

The apostle writing to Timothy, promising to come and charging him to give attention to doctrine [v.13]

Timothy

Paul's young delegate, urged not to neglect his gift and to be an example to believers [v.12,14]

Jesus Christ

The one whose good servant Timothy is to be, nourished by the words of the faith [v.6]

Timeline

Apostasy in Latter Times

The Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, following deceiving spirits and teachings of demons through hypocritical liars with seared consciences, forbidding marriage and commanding abstinence from foods.

1 Timothy 4:1-3
Every Creature Good

Every creature of God is good and nothing is to be rejected when received with thanksgiving, for it is sanctified through God's Word and prayer.

1 Timothy 4:4-5
A Good Servant of Christ

Timothy will be a good servant of Jesus Christ by laying these things before the brothers, nourished by the words of faith and good doctrine. He is to refuse profane myths and exercise himself toward godliness.

1 Timothy 4:6-8

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