^{1 Ref} 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,

^{2 Ref} through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

^{3 Ref} forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

^{4 Ref} For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.