1 A nd the Spirit expressly speaketh, that in latter times shall certain fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

The Holy Spirit tells us in plain words that in the last days some people will turn away from the faith. They will listen to what is said about spirits and follow the teaching about demons.

2 i n hypocrisy speaking lies, being seared in their own conscience,

Those who teach this tell it as the truth when they know it is a lie. They do it so much that their own hearts no longer say it is wrong.

3 f orbidding to marry -- to abstain from meats that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those believing and acknowledging the truth,

They will say, “Do not get married. Do not eat some kinds of food.” But God gave these things to Christians who know the truth. We are to thank God for them.

4 b ecause every creature of God good, and nothing to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received,

Everything God made is good. We should not put anything aside if we can take it and thank God for it.

5 f or it is sanctified through the word of God and intercession.

It is made holy by the Word of God and prayer. Christians Are to Grow

6 T hese things placing before the brethren, thou shalt be a good ministrant of Jesus Christ, being nourished by the words of the faith, and of the good teaching, which thou didst follow after,

If you keep telling these things to the Christians, you will be a good worker for Jesus Christ. You will feed your own soul on these words of faith and on this good teaching which you have followed.

7 a nd the profane and old women's fables reject thou, and exercise thyself unto piety,

Have nothing to do with foolish stories old women tell. Keep yourself growing in God-like living.

8 f or the bodily exercise is unto little profit, and the piety is to all things profitable, a promise having of the life that now is, and of that which is coming;

Growing strong in body is all right but growing in God-like living is more important. It will not only help you in this life now but in the next life also.

9 s tedfast the word, and of all acceptation worthy;

These words are true and they can be trusted.

10 f or for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men -- especially of those believing.

Because of this, we work hard and do our best because our hope is in the living God, the One Who would save all men. He saves those who believe in Him. Paul’s Helpful Words to Young Timothy

11 C harge these things, and teach;

Tell people that this is what they must do.

12 l et no one despise thy youth, but a pattern become thou of those believing in word, in behaviour, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity;

Let no one show little respect for you because you are young. Show other Christians how to live by your life. They should be able to follow you in the way you talk and in what you do. Show them how to live in faith and in love and in holy living.

13 t ill I come, give heed to the reading, to the exhortation, to the teaching;

Until I come, read and preach and teach the Word of God to the church.

14 b e not careless of the gift in thee, that was given thee through prophecy, with laying on of the hands of the eldership;

Be sure to use the gift God gave you. The leaders saw this in you when they laid their hands on you and said what you should do.

15 o f these things be careful; in these things be, that thy advancement may be manifest in all things;

Think about all this. Work at it so everyone may see you are growing as a Christian.

16 t ake heed to thyself, and to the teaching; remain in them, for this thing doing, both thyself thou shalt save, and those hearing thee.

Watch yourself how you act and what you teach. Stay true to what is right. If you do, you and those who hear you will be saved from the punishment of sin.