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1 Timothy 4:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 4 However, the inspired word* clearly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired statements*+ and teachings of demons,

1 Timothy 4:1

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 4 Τὸ The δὲ but πνεῦμα spirit ῥητῶς spokenly λέγει is saying ὅτι that ἐν in ὑστέροις later καιροῖς appointed times ἀποστήσονταί will stand away τινες some τῆς of the πίστεως, faith, προσέχοντες having [mind] toward πνεύμασι to spirits πλάνοις errants καὶ and διδασκαλίαις to teachings δαιμονίων of demons

1 Timothy 4:1

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 4 However, the inspired utterance* says definitely that in later periods of time+ some will fall away+ from the faith, paying attention to misleading inspired utterances*+ and teachings of demons,+

1 Timothy 4:1

The Bible in Living English
- 4 But the Spirit says explicitly that in later times some will drop out of the faith, giving their attention to misleading spirits and the teachings of demons

1 Timothy 4:1

American Standard Version
- 4 But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

1 Timothy 4:1

The Emphasized Bible
- 4 Howbeit the Spirit expressly saith—That in later seasons some will revolt from the faith, Giving heed unto seducing spirits And unto teachings of demons—

1 Timothy 4:1

King James Version
- 4 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

1 Timothy

Watch Tower Publications Index 1930-1985
- 4:1 w80 8/1 17-22; w75 167-168; w71 628-629; ad 834, 1031; kj 160; w69 533; w65 582; im 31; g65 4/8 5; g65 7/8 15; w64 90; w63 187, 503; w62 381; w58 489; pa 161; w57 430; w55 602; dh 86; nh 193, 288; w49 123-124; w47 42; pn 61; w40 229

1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 4

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 4:1
  
  the inspired word: Lit., “the spirit.” The Greek word pneuʹma occurs twice in this verse. It is often translated “spirit,” but it has other meanings as well, depending on the context. (See Glossary, “Spirit.”) Here the term is rendered “the inspired word” because it refers to an expression inspired by God’s holy spirit.—See study note on misleading inspired statements in this verse.
  
  some will fall away from the faith: Paul foretells that some professing to be Christians will abandon the divine teachings contained in the Scriptures and will leave the true worship of God. The Greek verb here rendered “fall away from” literally means “to stand away from” and can also be rendered “to withdraw; to renounce; to draw away.” (Ac 19:9; 2Ti 2:19; Heb 3:12) It is related to a noun rendered “apostasy.”—See study note on 2Th 2:3.
  
  misleading inspired statements: Lit., “misleading spirits.” Here the plural form of the Greek word pneuʹma (spirit) refers to statements from people who falsely claim to have knowledge from a divine source or to be inspired by God. Since these statements are described as “misleading” and they are connected with “teachings of demons,” they actually come from Satan and the demons. (Joh 8:44; 1Jo 4:1-6; Re 16:13, 14) Those wicked angels use “men who speak lies” to promote false teachings. (1Ti 4:2; 2Co 11:14, 15) Any Christian who chooses to pay attention to such lies would be in danger of falling away from the faith.—Compare study note on 2Th 2:2.