As I besought thee to remain in Ephesus, going into Macedonia, that thou mightest proclaim to some not to teach another doctrine,

Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance, for Christ Jesus came into the world to save the sinful; of whom I am first.

Not newly planted, lest rendered proud he fall into condemnation of the accuser.

And he must also have good testimony from them without;lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the accuser.

For we brought nothing into the world, it is manifest that neither are we able to carry anything out.

And they wishing to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many eager desires, unwise and hurtful, which sink men into ruin and perdition.

Contend earnestly the good contest of faith, take hold upon eternal life, into which thou wert also called, and hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses.