1 Timothy 4:1

Translations

Modern

Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

Traditional

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Literal

But the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and teachings of demons,

Latin

Spiritus autem manifeste dicit, quia in novissimis temporibus discedent quidam a fide, attendentes spiritibus erroris, et doctrinis dæmoniorum,

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English

Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

Notes

1 Timothy 4:1

later times: The early church believed it was already living in the later times (see Acts 2:16–17; Hebrews 1:2; compare 2 Thessalonians 2:7; 1 John 2:18–23).

1 Timothy 4:1–5

Paul’s plain teaching contrasts with the false teachings he criticizes (3:16).

1 Timothy 3:14–4:16

This section explains how Timothy should spend his time until Paul arrives (3:14–15; 4:13).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church

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2 Timothy 3:1–9
But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.
2 Corinthians 11:13–15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
Jude 1:18
…when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”
2 Thessalonians 2:3–12
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.
2 Peter 3:3
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
Jude 1:4
For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:3
I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
2 Timothy 3:13
…while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
1 John 4:6
We are from God. Whoever knows God listens to us; whoever is not from God does not listen to us. That is how we know the Spirit of truth and the spirit of deception.
2 Timothy 4:4
So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
1 John 2:18
Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.

Glossary

Apostasy Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Apostasy: Shall Abound in the Latter Days Apostasy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Apostates: Shall Abound in the Latter Days Asceticism: Extreme Application of Rebuked by Paul Celibacy: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Commandments of Men Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Communicating with the Dead Conspiracies Cults Deceivers Demons: Worship of Doctrines: False End Times Exposing False Teachers Falling Away False Doctrines: Teachers of Shall Abound in the Latter Days Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Manipulation Marriage: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Mysticism Once Saved Always Saved Prophets: Paul Signs of the End Times Spiritism Telepathy The Spirit of Rejection The Spirit of Witchcraft Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit, The Yoga

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