English Bible Presentation Sharing - 1-Timothy Book, chapter 4, verse 14 in Net Version

1 Timothy 4 : 1 (NET)

Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,

1 Timothy 4 : 2 (NET)

influenced by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

1 Timothy 4 : 3 (NET)

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

1 Timothy 4 : 4 (NET)

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

1 Timothy 4 : 5 (NET)

For it is sanctified by God's word and by prayer.

1 Timothy 4 : 6 (NET)

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.

1 Timothy 4 : 7 (NET)

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

1 Timothy 4 : 8 (NET)

For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."

1 Timothy 4 : 9 (NET)

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

1 Timothy 4 : 10 (NET)

In fact this is why we work hard and struggle, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

1 Timothy 4 : 11 (NET)

Command and teach these things.

1 Timothy 4 : 12 (NET)

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

1 Timothy 4 : 13 (NET)

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

1 Timothy 4 : 14 (NET)

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

1 Timothy 4 : 15 (NET)

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

1 Timothy 4 : 16 (NET)

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.