As I begged you when I was setting out for Macedonia, stay where you are at Ephesus, and instruct certain individuals there not to be teaching heterodoxy,

to stop devoting themselves to myths and never-ending pedigrees, for such things lead to controversies rather than stimulate our trusteeship to God through faith.

For the end of the commandment is love that cometh of a pure heart and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

for want of which, some have lost themselves in frivolous disputes,

Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately,

that is, if he understands that law is not enacted for upright people but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and sinful, the ignorant and profane, people who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,

for fornicators, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine

I am always thanking Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into the ministry,

who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and insolently violent, But I was admitted to mercy, for I did it ignorantly in unbelief;

The grace of our Lord [His amazing, unmerited favor and blessing] flowed out in superabundance [for me, together] with the faith and love which are [realized] in Christ Jesus.

Faithful the word, and worthy of all acceptance, for Christ Jesus came into the world to save the sinful; of whom I am first.

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.

Now to the King eternal, ever-living, unseen, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. So be it.

This command I set before thee, child Timothy, according to the prophecies leading the way for thee, so that by them thou might war the good warfare.

by keeping your hold on faith and a good conscience; for some have thrust the latter aside and so have made shipwreck of their faith.

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties, prayers, and thanksgiving be offered for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead peaceful, quiet lives in perfect piety and seriousness.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

who is ever willing for all mankind to be saved and to come to an increasing knowledge of the truth.

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

who gave Himself as a ransom for all, a fact that was testified to at the proper time,

and for which purpose I was appointed a preacher and an apostle -- I am telling the truth, I am not lying, -- a teacher of the heathen in the realm of faith and truth.

My desire, then, is that it should be the custom everywhere for the men to lead the prayers, with hands reverently uplifted, avoiding heated controversy.

Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

but with good deeds; for this is appropriate for women who profess to be pious.

In my opinion it is right for a woman not to be a teacher, or to have rule over a man, but to be quiet.

For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;

This is a true saying, A man desiring the position of a Bishop has a desire for a good work.

The Bishop, then, is to be a man of good name, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, serious-minded, having respect for order, opening his house freely to guests, a ready teacher;

not addicted to wine, not a bully nor quick-tempered and hot-headed, but gentle and considerate, free from the love of money [not greedy for wealth and its inherent power—financially ethical].

managing his own house well, and keeping his children under control and perfectly respectful??5 for if a man does not know how to conduct his own household, how can he look after a church of God?

For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how shall he take charge of a church of God?

Not one newly taken into the church, for fear that, through his high opinion of himself, he may come into the same sin as the Evil One.

He must be well thought of by outsiders, so he doesn't fall into disgrace and the trap set for him by the Devil.

Deacons likewise must be men worthy of respect [honorable, financially ethical, of good character], not double-tongued [speakers of half-truths], not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain,

For those who render good service win a good standing for themselves in their faith in Christ Jesus.

But if I am long in coming, this will make clear to you what behaviour is right for men in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and base of what is true.

Undoubtedly the mystery of our religion is a great wonder: "He was made visible in human form; He was vindicated by the Spirit; He was seen by angels; He was proclaimed among the heathen; He was trusted in throughout the world; He was taken up to glory."

through plausible sophists who are seared in conscience ??3 men who prohibit marriage and insist on abstinence from foods which God created for believing men, who understand the Truth, to partake of with thanksgiving.

who forbid people to marry and teach them to abstain from certain sorts of food which God created for the grateful enjoyment of those who have faith and a clear knowledge of the truth.

For everything in God's creation is good, and nothing is to be refused, provided it is accepted with thanksgiving;

for in this way it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

But make it your habit to let worldly and old women's stories alone. Continue training yourself for the religious life.

Physical training, indeed, is of some service, but religion is of service for everything, for it contains a promise for the present life as well as the future.

For we both labor and are reproached for this, because we have hoped in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of the faithful.

Let no one think little of you because you are young, but always set an example for believers, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.

Make it your habit to pay close attention to yourself and your teaching. Persevere in these things, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

Always care for widows who are really dependent.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in the treatment of their own families, and to pay the debt they owe their parents or grandparents, for this is acceptable to God.

as for the widow, who is really such, and without any assistance, let her place all her hopes in God, and be assiduous in supplication and prayer.

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

Those are the points on which you should dwell, that there may be no call for your censure.

Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his immediate family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

must have a reputation for doing good deeds, as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any sort of doing good.

Keep the young widows off this roll, for when they get to indulging their lower nature in opposition to Christ, they want to marry,

and so deserve censure for breaking their previous pledge.

So I would have the younger women marry, have children, and keep house, so as not to give our opponents any occasion for slander.

For some widows have already turned aside to follow Satan.

And if any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them minister unto them, and let not the congregation be charged: that it may have sufficient for them that are widows indeed.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the grain," and, "The workman deserves his pay."

As for those [elders] who continue in sin, reprimand them in the presence of all [the congregation], so that the rest will be warned.

Make it a rule not to ordain anyone in haste, and not to be responsible for the sins of others; keep yourself pure.

Do not take only water as your drink, but take a little wine for the good of your stomach, and because you are frequently ill.

The sins of some men are evident, leading to judgment, but also for some they follow after.

So also the right actions of some are evident to the world, and those that are not cannot remain for ever out of sight.

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

he is a conceited ignoramus with a morbid appetite for discussions and controversies which lead to envy, quarreling, abuse, base suspicions,

mischievous opinions, and a familiarity with pernicious ignorant impostors, who consider religion only as it makes for their gain.

But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God].

For we bring nothing into the world and surely we can take nothing out of it.

But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.

For the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, and some men in reaching after riches have wandered from the faith and pierced their hearts with many a pang.

But you, as a man of God, must be fleeing always from these things; you must constantly strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Keep up the good fight for the faith. Keep your hold on eternal life, to which God called you, when before many witnesses you made the good profession of faith.

For thee to keep the command spotless, irreprehensible, until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ:

For in his own good time this will be brought about by that blessed and only potentate, King of kings and Lord of lords,

Who only has life for ever, living in light to which no man may come near; whom no man has seen or is able to see: to whom be honour and power for ever. So be it.

Continue charging the rich of this world to stop being haughty and not to fix their hope on a thing so uncertain as riches, but on God who richly and ceaselessly provides us with everything for our enjoyment;

To be doing good, to be rich in noble works, to be, generous in giving, ready for fellowship, -

in this way amassing for themselves the riches that forever endure in the life to come, so that at last they may grasp the life that is life indeed.

which some have professed and by doing so have erred (missed the mark) and strayed from the faith.Grace be with you.