through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron,
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Timothy 4:2 in context
1 Timothy 4:1–5
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But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,
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through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron,
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forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
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For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.
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For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.
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