For there is but one God, and one intermediary between God and men??he man Christ Jesus,

The Spirit distinctly says that in later times some will turn away from the faith, and devote their attention to deceitful spirits and the things that demons teach

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for all men,

This is a trustworthy saying. Whoever aspires to the office of superintendent sets his heart on a fine work.

No one can deny the profundity of the divine truth of our religion! "He was revealed in flesh, He was vindicated by the Spirit, He was seen by the angels, He was proclaimed among the heathen, He was believed in throughout the world, He was taken up into glory."

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set those who believe an example in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

so that if I am delayed, you may know how we are to conduct ourselves in the household of God, for it is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

For we bring nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

Women must listen quietly in church and be perfectly submissive.

Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

For love of money is the root of all the evils, and in their eagerness to get rich, some men wander away from the faith and pierce themselves to the heart with many a pang.

It is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. And I am the foremost of them,

And religion with contentment is a great means of gain.

who wants all men to be saved and to come to know the truth.

A superintendent must be a man above reproach, only once married, temperate, sensible, a man of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach;

nor to devote themselves to fictions and interminable pedigrees; such things lead to controversy instead of the divine system which operates through faith.

I do not allow women to teach or to domineer over men; they must keep quiet.

for then it is consecrated by prayer and the Scripture used in it.

If we have food and clothing we will be satisfied.

To the eternal King, immortal and invisible, the one God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

A widow who gives herself up to pleasure is dead while she is still alive.

Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and particularly for members of his own family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

Elders who do their duties well should be considered as deserving twice as much as they get, particularly those who work at preaching and teaching.

Charge the rich of this world not to be arrogant, nor to set their hopes on such an uncertain thing as riches, but on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

As I asked you to do when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus in order to warn certain people there not to teach strange views

I want the men everywhere to offer prayer, lifting to heaven hands that are holy, without any angry disputes.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service,

Some people have failed in these things and been diverted into fruitless talk.

He must not be a new convert, or he may grow conceited and incur criticism from slanderous people.

They would like to be teachers of law although they do not understand the words they use or the matters they insist upon.

It is right to do this, and it pleases God our Savior,

Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from our Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching

as set forth in the glorious good news of the blessed God with which I have been intrusted.

Assistants, in turn, must be serious, straightforward men, not addicted to wine or dishonest gain,

to keep his command stainless and irreproachable until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,

though I once used to abuse, persecute, and insult him. But he had mercy on me, because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief,

Timothy, guard what has been intrusted to you. Keep away from the worldly, empty phrases and contradictions of what they falsely call knowledge,

Enter the great contest of faith! Take hold of eternal life, to which God called you, when before many witnesses you made the great profession of faith.

But men who want to get rich fall into temptations and snares and many foolish, harmful cravings, that plunge people into destruction and ruin.

He must also be a man of good standing with outsiders, or he may get into disgrace and be entrapped by the slanderers.

Insist upon these points, so that people may be irreproachable.

and the blessing of our Lord has been given me in the greatest abundance, together with faith and love that union with Christ Jesus brings.

but God had mercy on me in order that in my case as the foremost, Christ Jesus might display his perfect patience, as an example to those who would later believe in him and find eternal life.

Their wives too must be serious, not gossips; they must be temperate, and perfectly trustworthy.

No one under sixty years of age should be put on the list of widows. A widow must have been married but once,

but holding the divine truth of the faith with a clear conscience.

like Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I turned over to Satan, to be taught not to blaspheme.

Before God who maintains all life, and before Christ Jesus who in testifying before Pontius Pilate made his great profession, I charge you

keeping hold of faith and a good conscience. For some people have let that go and have had their faith ruined,

and have a good reputation for Christian service, such as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any form of doing good.

storing up a valuable treasure for themselves for the future, so as to grasp the life that is life indeed.

They should first be tested, and afterward, if there is no fault to be found with them, they can serve as assistants.

The assistants must be only once married, and manage their children and their households well.

Do not put young women on the list of widows, for when their youthful vigor comes between them and Christ, they want to marry,

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing you all this

Charge them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, open-handed and generous,

Besides, as they go about from house to house they learn to be idle, and not only idle but gossips and busybodies, and talk of things they ought not to mention.

This is a trustworthy saying, entitled to the fullest acceptance.

For those who do good service as assistants gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

through professing which some people have made a failure of the faith. God bless you all.

For some widows have already turned aside to follow Satan.

Those who have Christian masters must not think lightly of them because they are brothers; they must serve them all the more faithfully, because those who benefit by it are believers and hence dear to them. These are the things you must teach and preach.

This is what you must urge and teach.

Those who are found guilty you must reprove publicly, as a warning to others.

So I would have young women marry and have children and keep house and avoid giving our opponents any excuse for abusing us.

not addicted to drink or pugnacious, but a man of moderation and peace, not avaricious,

and become guilty of breaking their previous pledge.

Any Christian woman who has widowed relatives should look after them, and relieve the church, so that it can look after widows who are really dependent.

is a conceited, ignorant person, with a morbid craving for speculations and arguments which result only in envy, quarreling, abuse, base suspicions,

Look after widows who are really dependent.

Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure.

I charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the chosen angels to observe these rules without any discrimination, and to be perfectly impartial.

older women like mothers, younger ones like sisters, with absolute purity.

But a woman who is really a widow, and has no children, has fixed her hope on God, and devotes herself to prayers and entreaties night and day.

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety in the treatment of their own families, and to return the care of those who brought them up, for that is what God approves.

and I was appointed a herald and apostle of it?? am telling the truth, I am not lying??o teach the heathen faith and truth.

Some men's sins are perfectly evident, and lead them right on to judgment, but there are others whose sins only dog their steps.

but, as is appropriate for women who profess to be religious, with good actions.

Good deeds too are evident enough, or when they are not, they cannot be wholly concealed.

through the pretensions of liars??en with seared consciences

Cultivate these things, devote yourself to them, so that everyone will see your progress.

for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.

For everything God has created is good, and nothing need be refused, provided it is accepted with thanksgiving,

who forbid people to marry and insist on abstinence from certain kinds of food that God created for men who believe and understand the truth to enjoy and give thanks for.

But you, man of God, must fly from these things. Strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

The aim of your instruction must be love that springs from a pure heart and from a good conscience and from a sincere faith.

Look out for yourself and for your teaching. Persevere in your work, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

All who are under the yoke of slavery must treat their masters with the greatest respect, so that the name of God and our teaching may not be abused.

But let worldly fictions and old wives' tales alone. Train yourself for the religious life.

with the understanding that law is not intended for upright men but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and irreligious, the irreverent and profane, men who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,

Do not neglect the gift you have, that was given you with predictions of your work, when the elders laid their hands upon you.

immoral people, men sexually perverted, kidnapers, liars, perjurers, or whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

which will be brought about in his own time by the blessed, only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by order of God our Savior and of Jesus Christ our hope,

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, preaching, and teaching.

I agree that the Law is excellent??rovided it is legitimately used,

Physical training is of some service, but religion is of service in every way, for it carries with it the promise of life here and hereafter.

who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

If you point this out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, living on the principles of the faith and the excellent teaching you have had.

Stop drinking nothing but water; take a little wine for the good of your digestion and for your frequent attacks of illness.

Never reprove an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men like brothers,

These are the instructions that I intrust to you, my son Timothy, and they are in accordance with the predictions made long ago about you. Fight the good fight with their aid,

But they will be saved through motherhood, if they continue to have faith and to be loving and holy, and sensible as well.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and the workman deserves his wages.

managing his own house well, and keeping his children under control and perfectly respectful??5 for if a man does not know how to conduct his own household, how can he look after a church of God?

Do not listen to an accusation made against an elder, unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.

who gave himself as a ransom for all men. This is what was testified to at the proper times,

For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;

to Timothy, my true child in faith; God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord bless you and be merciful to you, and give you peace.

and it was not Adam who was deceived, it was the woman who was deluded and fell into sin.

and mutual irritation between people of depraved minds, who are lost to the truth and think of religion only as a means of gain.