1 Now the Spirit specifically states that in the latter times some will withdraw from the faith, cleaving to wandering spirits and teachings of demons,2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, their own consciences having been branded with iron,3 forbidding to marry, to abstain from foods, things which Yahweh has established for participation with gratitude for those with faith and knowledge of the truth.4 Because every establishment of Yahweh is good, and nothing to be rejected, being received with gratitude.5 For it is sanctified through word of Yahweh and intercession.6 Presenting these things to the brethren you will be a good minister of Christ Yahshua, being reared in the words of the faith and the good teaching in which you have closely followed.7 But dismiss those profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself for piety.8 Bodily exercise is for little advantage, but piety is for every advantage, having a promise of life for the present and for the future.9 Trustworthy is this saying, and worthy of all acceptance.10 For this we toil and we struggle, because we have trusted in Yahweh who lives, who is Savior of all most believing men.11 You transmit and teach these things.12 Let no man despise your youth, but you must be a model of those believing in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in chastity.13 Until I come, you attend to the reading, the exhortation, the teaching;14 do not have neglect for the favor within you, which was given to you through the interpretation of Scripture along with the laying on of hands of the council of elders.15 You attend to these things. You must live by them, that your progress in that is evident to all.16 Be committed to yourself and to the teaching. Abide in them. For doing this you will preserve both yourself and those listening to you.