But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

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

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

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

But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, because she was fully deceived, fell into transgression.

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers,

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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

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

But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respectTeach them and exhort them about these things.

he is conceited and understands nothing, but has an unhealthy interest in controversies and verbal disputes. This gives rise to envy, dissension, slanders, evil suspicions,

But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.