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,

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.