But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess godliness.

And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

But women will be saved through the bearing of children, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with self-restraint.

not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

The women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is of value in all things, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Let no one look down on your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

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

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to marry,

Besides, they learn to be idle, going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to.

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but they must serve them all the better, because those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produce envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions,

But godliness with contentment is itself great gain.

But if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.