Prediction of Apostasy

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

Other Translations of 1 Timothy 4:1

King James Version

Prediction of Apostasy

41 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;

English Standard Version

Prediction of Apostasy

41 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

The Message

Prediction of Apostasy

41 The Spirit makes it clear that as time goes on, some are going to give up on the faith and chase after demonic illusions put forth by professional liars.

New King James Version

Prediction of Apostasy

41 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

New Living Translation

Prediction of Apostasy

41 Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:1

Commentary on 1 Timothy 4:1-5

(Read 1 Timothy 4:1-5)

The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This should come during the Christian dispensation, for those are called the latter days. False teachers forbid as evil what God has allowed, and command as a duty what he has left indifferent. We find exercise for watchfulness and self-denial, in attending to the requirements of God's law, without being tasked to imaginary duties, which reject what he has allowed. But nothing justifies an intemperate or improper use of things; and nothing will be good to us, unless we seek by prayer for the Lord's blessing upon it.