but the goal of this command is love, out of a pure heart and a good conscience and unfeigned faith;

Some individuals have wandered away from these things into empty arguments and useless discussions,

wanting to be teachers of the Law [of Moses], even though they do not understand the terms they use or the subjects about which they make [such] confident declarations.

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

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,

Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;

But the grace of our Lord surpassingly over-abounded with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.

But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.

But to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only God, be honor and glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen.

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

but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.

Let the woman learn in silence with all submission: but I permit not a woman to teach,

But I do not permit a woman to teach, nor to exercise authority over a man, but to be in quietness.

Adam was not deceived, but the woman, being deceived, has fallen into disobedience;

but she will be delivered through childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with good judgment.

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, sober, prudent, grave,

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money;

ruling well his own house, having his children in subjection with all dignity,??5 but if any one knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God???6 not a novice, lest being inflated with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

(but if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?)

But [he] must also have a good testimony from those outside, in order that he may not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,

but having the mystery of the faith in pure conscience.

But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become ministers.

Even so must their wives be honest, not evil speakers: but sober, and faithful in all things.

Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly.

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

but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

But the Spirit says expressly that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons,

For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected, [but] to be received with thanksgiving;

But refuse profane and old wives' tales. Exercise yourself toward godliness.

For bodily exercise has some value, but godliness has value in all things, having the promise of the life which is now, and of that which is to come.

For therefore we labour and suffer rebuke, because we believe in the living God, which is the saviour of all men: but specially of those that 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.

Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;

Honour widows that are widows indeed. But if any widow have children or grand children, let these learn first to shew piety at home,

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety towards their own family, and to repay their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But a woman who is really a widow and lives alone has fixed her hope on God, and night and day devotes herself to prayers and entreaties,

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

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

No widow under sixty years of age should be put on this roll. A widow must have had but one husband,

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their passions lead them away from Christ, they desire to marry;

Thus, they bring the judgment [for being untrustworthy] on themselves because they have broken their previous pledge. [Note: This probably refers to younger widows who pledged themselves to fulfill some important church activity and then quit suddenly to get married. But some suggest it refers to them leaving the faith and marrying a non-Christian].

Besides, they also learn to be idle, going about from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.

But if any man or woman who believes hath widows their relations, let him provide for them, and let not the church be burdened; that there may be a sufficiency for the real widows.

Do not take as true any statement made against one in authority, but only if two or three give witness to it.

But, them who are sinning, before all, do thou reprove, that, the rest also, may have, fear: -

Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.

The sins of some men are clearly seen, going before them to be judged; but with others, their sins go after them.

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.

If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior),

he is conceited, knowing nothing, but obsessed with arguments, disputes, and word battles, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

But having food and clothing, we will be content with that.

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.

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

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;