who before was speaking evil, and persecuting, and insulting, but I found kindness, because, being ignorant, I did it in unbelief,

but because of this I found kindness, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all long-suffering, for a pattern of those about to believe on him to life age-during:

because every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, with thanksgiving being received,

for for this we both labour and are reproached, because we hope on the living God, who is Saviour of all men -- especially of those believing.

having judgment, because the first faith they did cast away,

no longer be drinking water, but a little wine be using, because of thy stomach and of thine often infirmities;

and those having believing masters, let them not slight them, because they are brethren, but rather let them serve, because they are stedfast and beloved, who of the benefit are partaking. These things be teaching and exhorting;