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1 Timothy 4:1 nasb — But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful sp…

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"But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,"

— 1 Timothy 4:1, NASB

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1 Timothy 4 — Context

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But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

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by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,

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men who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God has created to be gratefully shared in by those who believe and know the truth.

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For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;

1 Timothy 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Timothy 4:1 say?
1 Timothy 4:1 in the NASB reads: “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,”
Where is 1 Timothy 4:1 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 4:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 4, verse 1.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 4:1.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 4:1 in?
1 Timothy 4:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 4:1?
1 Timothy 4:1 reads (NASB): “But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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