I have thanks for Him Who empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because He accounted me faithful, putting me into His service,

though formerly I was a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious; but I obtained mercy, because I, being ignorant, did it in unbelief;

Because every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, when it is received with thanksgiving;

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, Who is Savior of all men, especially of believers.

having condemnation, because they set aside their first faith.

Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.

And let those having believing masters not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the more, because they are faithful and beloved, who are partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.