## 1 Timothy 4 Translation Questions ##

Q? According to the Spirit, what will some people do in the later times?

A. Some people will leave the faith and pay attention to deceitful spirits. [4:1]

Q? What lies will these people teach?

A. They will forbid marriage and forbid eating some foods. [4:4]

Q? How is anything we eat consecrated and acceptable for our use?

A. Anything we eat is consecrated and acceptable through the word of God and prayer. [4:5]

Q? In what does Paul tell Timothy to train himself?

A. Paul tells Timothy to train himself in godliness. [4:7]

Q? Why is training in godliness more profitable than bodily training?

A. Training in godliness is more profitable because it holds promise for this life and the life to come. [4:8]

Q? What does Paul exhort Timothy to do with all of the good things that he has received in Paul's teaching to him?

A. Paul exhorts Timothy to proclaim and teach these things to others. [4:11]

Q? In what ways is Timothy to be an example to others?

A. Timothy is to be an example in word, conduct, love, faith, and purity. [4:12]

Q? How did Timothy receive the spiritual gift that he had?

A. The gift was given to Timothy by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the elders. [4:14]

Q? If Timothy continues faithfully in his life and teaching, who will be saved?

A. Timothy will save himself and those who listen to him. [4:16]

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