Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

Command and teach these things.

through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

For everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth.

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

Do not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.

In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe.

Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching.

for

the training of the body has a limited benefit,
but godliness is beneficial in every way,
since it holds promise for the present life
and also for the life to come.

If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.