But we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning those who have fallen asleep, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope.

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

For this we tell you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left to the coming of the Lord, will in no way precede those who have fallen asleep.

then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.

For those who sleep, sleep in the night, and those who are drunk are drunk in the night.

who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.

Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

and to give relief to you who are afflicted with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire,

giving vengeance to those who do not know God, and to those who do not obey the Good News of our Lord Jesus,

who will pay the penalty: eternal destruction from the face of the Lord and from the glory of his might,

when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired among all those who have believed (because our testimony to you was believed) in that day.

he who opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God or that is worshiped; so that he sits in the temple of God, setting himself up as God.

For the mystery of lawlessness already works. Only there is one who restrains now, until he is taken out of the way.

Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;

and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

that they all might be judged who did not believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace,

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw yourselves from every brother who walks in rebellion, and not after the tradition which they received from us.

For we hear of some who walk among you in rebellion, who do not work at all, but are busybodies.

Now those who are that way, we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.

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;

And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

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.

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

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

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

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

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

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

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

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.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

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.

Honor widows who are widows indeed.

Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

I thank God, whom I serve as my forefathers did, with a pure conscience. How unceasing is my memory of you in my petitions, night and day

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before times eternal,

but has now been revealed by the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who abolished death, and brought life and immortality to light through the Good News.

For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.

That good thing which was committed to you, guard through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit the same to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.

No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier.

The farmers who labor must be the first to get a share of the crops.

Remind them of these things, charging them in the presence of God, that they do not argue about words, to no profit, to the subverting of those who hear.

Do your best to present yourself approved by God, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.

and their word will consume like gangrene, of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;

men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

However God's firm foundation stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness."

Flee from youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

in gentleness correcting those who oppose him: perhaps God may give them repentance leading to a full knowledge of the truth,

For of these are those who creep into houses, and take captive gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts,

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.

I command you therefore before God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his Kingdom:

From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day; and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.

of whom you also must beware; for he greatly opposed our words.

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

in hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began;

if anyone is blameless, the husband of one wife, having children who believe, who are not accused of loose or unruly behavior.

holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict those who contradict him.

whose mouths must be stopped; men who overthrow whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for dishonest gain's sake.

not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.

and a sound message that cannot be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

whom he poured out on us richly, through Jesus Christ our Savior;

This saying is faithful, and concerning these things I desire that you affirm confidently, so that those who have believed God may be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men;

All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in faith. Grace be with you all.

I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus,

who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me.

I am sending back to you, him who is my very heart,

whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News.

in these last days has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.

Of the angels he says, "Who makes his angels winds, and his servants a flame of fire."

Are not they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?

how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;

But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.

For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many children to glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

For both he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are all from one, for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers,

Again, "I will put my trust in him." Again, "Behold, here I am with the children whom God has given me."

Since then the children have shared in flesh and blood, he also himself in like manner partook of the same, that through death he might bring to nothing him who had the power of death, that is, the devil,