| Holman Christian Standard Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, | 1Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. |
| 2through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared. | 2These people are hypocrites and liars, and their consciences are dead. |
| 3They forbid marriage and demand abstinence from foods that God created to be received with gratitude by those who believe and know the truth. | 3They will say it is wrong to be married and wrong to eat certain foods. But God created those foods to be eaten with thanks by faithful people who know the truth. |
| 4For everything created by God is good, and nothing should be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, | 4Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks. |
| 5since it is sanctified by the word of God and by prayer. | 5For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer. A Good Servant of Christ Jesus |
| 6If 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. | 6If you explain these things to the brothers and sisters, Timothy, you will be a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is nourished by the message of faith and the good teaching you have followed. |
| 7But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness, | 7Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. |
| 8for 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. | 8“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” |
| 9This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance. | 9This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. |
| 10In 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. | 10This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers. |
| 11Command and teach these things. | 11Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. |
| 12Let no one despise your youth; instead, you should be an example to the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. | 12Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity. |
| 13Until I come, give your attention to public reading, exhortation, and teaching. | 13Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them. |
| 14Do 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. | 14Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. |
| 15Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all. | 15Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. |
| 16Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. | 16Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you. |
| Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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