For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of demons;

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

This is a true saying, If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work.

And without doubt great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

(For if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with decency and propriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

Neither give heed to myths and endless genealogies, which cause questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

But I permit not a woman to teach, nor to have authority over the man, but to be in silence.

For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

And having food and clothing let us be with these things content.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

But she that lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Charge them that are rich in this present age, that they be not haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

As I besought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

I desire therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain talk;

Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor the things they affirm.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

Likewise must the deacons be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of dishonest gain;

That you keep this commandment without spot, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolent: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain utterances, and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge:

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you are also called, and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

Moreover he must have a good report of them who are outside; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

And these things give in a charge, that they may be blameless.

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering, for an example to them who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Even so must their wives be serious, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things.

Let not a widow be put on the list under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,

Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

I give you charge in the sight of God, who brings all things to life, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made it shipwreck:

Well reported of for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

And let these also first be tested; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will marry;

These things write I unto you, hoping to come unto you shortly:

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;

And at the same time they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossips also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

For some are already turned aside after Satan.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

These things command and teach.

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Not given to wine, not violent, not greedy of money; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Having judgment, because they have cast off their first faith.

If any man or woman that believes has widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting over questions and disputes of words, out of which comes envy, strife, railings, evil suspicions,

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

Lay hands hastily on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep yourself pure.

I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety at home, and so repay their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

To this I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Some men's sins are evident beforehand, going before them to judgment; and some men they follow after.

But (as becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

Likewise also the good works of some are evident beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may appear to all.

For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods, which God has created to be received with thanksgiving of them who believe and know the truth.

But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Now the end of the commandment is love out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

Take heed unto yourself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.

Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

For fornicators, for homosexuals, for slave traders, for liars, for perjurers, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Who in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those that believe.

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our hope;

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully;

For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.

If you put the brethren in remembrance of these things, you shall be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, which you have attained.

Drink no longer water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent illnesses.

Rebuke not an elder, but entreat him as a father; and the younger men as brothers;

This charge I commit unto you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which were made concerning you, that you by them might war a good warfare;

Yet she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with propriety.

For the scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.

One that rules well his own house, having his children in subjection with all respect;

Against an elder receive not an accusation, unless before two or three witnesses.

Who gave himself a ransom for all, this to be a testimony at the proper time.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

Perverse wranglings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.