Thematic Bible




1 Timothy 4:1 (show verse)

Now the Spirit distinctly declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith, because they continuously give their attention to deceiving spirits and the things that demons teach

1 Timothy 4:2 (show verse)

through the pretensions of false teachers, men with seared consciences,

1 Timothy 4:3 (show verse)

who forbid people to marry and teach them to abstain from certain sorts of food which God created for the grateful enjoyment of those who have faith and a clear knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 4:4 (show verse)

For everything in God's creation is good, and nothing is to be refused, provided it is accepted with thanksgiving;

1 Timothy 4:5 (show verse)

for in this way it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

1 Timothy 4:6 (show verse)

If you continue to put these things before the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, ever feeding your own soul on the truths of the faith and of the fine teaching which you have followed.

1 Timothy 4:7 (show verse)

But make it your habit to let worldly and old women's stories alone. Continue training yourself for the religious life.

1 Timothy 4:8 (show verse)

Physical training, indeed, is of some service, but religion is of service for everything, for it contains a promise for the present life as well as the future.

1 Timothy 4:9 (show verse)

This is a saying to be trusted and deserves to be accepted by all.

1 Timothy 4:10 (show verse)

To this end we are toiling and struggling, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Saviour of all mankind, especially of believers.

1 Timothy 4:11 (show verse)

Continue to give these orders and to teach these truths.

1 Timothy 4:12 (show verse)

Let no one think little of you because you are young, but always set an example for believers, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

1 Timothy 4:13 (show verse)

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of the Scriptures, and to preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 4:14 (show verse)

Stop neglecting the gift you received, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands upon you.

1 Timothy 4:15 (show verse)

Continue cultivating these things; be devoted to them, so that everybody will see your progress.

1 Timothy 4:16 (show verse)

Make it your habit to pay close attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.