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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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,

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.

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;

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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;