as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers,

for the sexually immoral, for men who have sexual relations with men, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings, be made for all men:

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

Servants, in the same way, must be reverent, not double-tongued, not devoted to a lot of wine, not greedy for money;

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving.

For it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

For to this end we both labor and strive, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Christ, they desire to marry;

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for reviling.

For already some have turned aside after Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox when it treads out the grain." And, "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.

For we brought nothing into the world, so neither can we carry anything out.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold of that which is truly life.