1 Timothy 4:1

1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

1But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will 4:1 I.e., apostatizefall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

1But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

1But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons,

1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

1The Holy Spirit clearly says that in the last days some people will leave the faith. They will follow spirits that will fool them. They will believe things that demons will teach them.