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

πνεῦμα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
σεαυτὸν thee, thine own self, (thou) thy(-self) G4572
πίστεως assurance, belief, believe G4102
εἰς against, among, as G1519
μετὰ after(-ward), X that he again, against G3326

People & Context

Apostasy in Latter Times

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Every Creature Good

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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…

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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