1But the pneuma(spirit) explicitly says that in later kairoi(appointed-times) some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful pneumata(spirits) and teachings of daimonia(demons),
2by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,
3men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the aletheia(truth).
4For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
5for it is sanctified by means of the logos(word) of God and prayer.
6In pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Messiah(Christ) Yeshua(Jesus), constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching which you have been following.
7But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
8for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present zoe(life) and also for the zoe(life) to come.
9It is a trustworthy logos(word) deserving full acceptance.
10For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.
11Prescribe and teach these things.
12Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, agape(love), faith and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
13Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to paraklesis(the act of coming alongside to call, comfort, exhortation) and teaching.
14Do not neglect the charisma(grace-gift) within you, which was bestowed on you through prophetic utterance with the laying on of hands by the presbytery(council of elders).
15Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.
16Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you.