¹Now the spirit expressly says that in the latter times some will apostatize from the faith and give heed to misleading spirits and teachings of demons, ²with the hypocrisy of liars whose own consciences have been seared, ³forbidding to marry, ordering to abstain from foodstuffs which God created to be partaken of with thanks by those who are faithful and have acknowledged the truth. ⁴For every creature of God is good, and it is by no means to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, ⁵for it is sanctified through the word of God and entreaty. ⁶If you propose these things to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by the words of the faith and of good doctrine which you have followed closely. ⁷But reject profane and old wives' tales and exercise yourself rather to godliness. ⁸For physical exercise is beneficial in a minor matter, but godliness is beneficial in all respects, having the promise of present and future life. ⁹The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance. ¹⁰For we also toil for this and are reproached, because we have put hope in the living God, who is the saviour of all men, especially believers. ¹¹Command these things and teach them. ¹²Let no-one despise your youth, but become a model for believers, in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. ¹³Until I come, pay attention to reading, to encouragement, to teaching. ¹⁴Do not neglect the gracious gift in you, which was given to you through prophecy with laying on of hands of the council of elders. ¹⁵Concern yourself with these things, be immersed in these things, so that your progress may be evident among all. ¹⁶Attend to yourself and the teaching. Continue with them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.