So, she bore her firstborn Son and wrapped Him in [linen] cloths and laid Him in an animal's feeding trough because there was no room for them in the lodge.

But, when [God's] timing fully arrived, He sent His Son, born to a woman [i.e., Mary], born during [the time when] the law [of Moses was still in effect],

In faith

But the goal of this instruction is [to] love [God and people] from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith.

Sobriety

I also want the women to dress themselves in proper clothing, with modesty and discretion, not with [elaborately] braided hair, or gold [ornaments], or pearls, or expensive clothing,

It instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly desires and to live sensible, righteous and godly lives in this present age,

But the end of everything [as far as your lives are concerned] is near, so be sensible, and sober [so as to be] prayerful.