A Warning against Apostasy

1And the Spirit says expressly, that in later times some shall be removed from the faith, holding to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of evil spirits; 2In the hypocrisy of speaking falsely; burned with a hot iron in their own consciousness; 3Hindering to marry, to keep from victuals which God created for participation, with thanks, for the faithful and them knowing the truth. 4For every created thing of God good, and nothing thrown away, received with thanks: 5For it is consecrated by the word of God and entreaty.

A Good Servant of Jesus Christ

6These having laid down to the brethren, thou shalt be a good servant of Jesus Christ, brought up in the words of faith and good doctrine, which thou hast closely followed. 7And profane and old women's fictions reject, and exercise thyself in devotion. 8For bodily exercise is profitable, to little: but devotion is profitable to all things, having promise of life now, and that about to be. 9Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance. 10For, for this also we are wearied and reproached, that we have hoped in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, chiefly of the faithful.

11Proclaim and teach these things. 12Let none despise thy youth; but be thou a type of the faithful, in word, in intercourse, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13Till I come, hold to reading loud, to entreaty, to doctrine. 14Neglect not the power which in thee, which was given thee by the gift of prophecy, with the putting on of hands of the council of elders. 15Bestow diligent care upon these things; be in them; that thy progress may be manifest in all things. 16Take heed to thyself, and to the doctrine; remain in them: for doing this, and thou shalt save thyself, and them hearing thee.