But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a faith without hypocrisy,

But we know that the law [is] good, if anyone makes use of it lawfully,

knowing this, that the law [is] not given for a righteous [person] but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and totally worldly, for the one who kills his father and the one who kills his mother, for murderers,

[although I] was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, but I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

But because of this I was shown mercy, in order that in me foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his total patience, for an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

but with good deeds which are fitting for women who profess godliness.

But I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but {to remain quiet}.

and Adam was not deceived, but the woman, [because she] was deceived, came into transgression.

But she will be saved through the bearing of children, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

not addicted to wine, not a violent person, but gentle, peaceable, not loving money,

(but if someone does not know how to manage his own household, 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.

But if I am delayed, [I am writing] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.

But reject those {worthless myths told by elderly women}, and train yourself for godliness.

For the training of the body is {somewhat} profitable, but godliness is profitable for everything, [because it] holds promise for the present life and for the [life] to come.

Let no one look down on your youth, but be an example for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to [him] as a father, younger men as brothers,

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must learn to show profound respect for their own household first, and to pay back recompense to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

But the widow [who is one] truly, and is left alone, has put her hope in God and continues in her petitions and prayers night and day.

But the one who lives for sensual pleasure is dead [even though she] lives.

But if someone does not provide for his own [relatives], and especially the members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

But refuse younger widows, for whenever their physical desires lead them away from Christ, they want to marry,

And at the same time also, going around from house to house, they learn [to be] idle, and not only idle, but also gossipy and busybodies, saying the things [that are] not necessary.

(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for your stomach and your frequent illnesses.)

The sins of some people are evident, preceding [them] to judgment, but for some also they follow after [them].

And those who have believing masters must not look down on [them] because they are brothers, but rather they must serve, because those who benefit by their service are believers and dearly loved.

he is conceited, understanding nothing, but having a morbid interest concerning controversies and disputes about words, from which come envy, strife, slanders, evil suspicions,

But godliness with contentment is a great means of gain.

But [if we] have food and clothing, with these [things] we will be content.

But those who want to be rich fall into temptation and a trap and many foolish and harmful desires, which plunge those people into ruin and destruction.

But you, O man of God, flee from these [things], and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patient endurance, gentleness.

Command those [who are] rich in this present age not to be proud and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of riches, but in God, who provides us all [things] richly for enjoyment,