Yet, mercy was shown me for the very purpose that in my case as the foremost of sinners Jesus might display His perfect patience, to make me an example to those who in the future might believe on Him to obtain eternal life.

keeping fast hold of faith and a good conscience; which certain individuals have cast aside, and so made shipwreck of their faith.

he must not be a new convert, in case he gets conceited and incurs the doom passed on the devil;

also, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, in case he incurs slander and is trapped by the devil.

This I write, tho' I hope to make you a visit in a little time, that in case I am retarded,

I am writing this to you in case I should be detained, to let you see how you ought to behave in the household of God??he Church of the everliving God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.

Because, every creature of God, is good, and nothing to be cast away, if, with thanksgiving, it be received, -

But cast away unghostly and old wives' fables. Exercise thyself unto godliness.

Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is a plain case that we can carry nothing out.