I am setting before you this instruction, Timothy [my] child, in accordance with the prophecies spoken long ago about you, in order that by them you may fight the good fight,

Who gave himself a ransom in behalf of all, - the testimony, in its own fit times:

Who keep men from being married and from taking food which God made to be taken with praise by those who have faith and true knowledge.

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

But have nothing to do with irreverent folklore and silly myths. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness [keeping yourself spiritually fit].

Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints' feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.

and void of truth, accounting gain to be godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

as we brought nothing into the world, certain it is, we can carry nothing away. having therefore food and raiment,

And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

Which, in its own fit times, the happy and only Potentate will shew - the King of them that reign, and Lord of them that wield lordship,