knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous one, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

for fornicators, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and anything else that is contrary to sound doctrine,

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, as a pattern to those being about to believe on Him to life everlasting.

First of all, then, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

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

For God is one, and there is one Mediator of God and of men, the Man Christ Jesus,

who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

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

For they having served well gain a good grade for themselves, and much boldness in the faith, those in Christ Jesus.

For every creation of God is good, and nothing to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving.

For it is sanctified through the Word of God and prayer.

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.

For to this we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the preserver of all men, especially of those who believe.

Hold on to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for doing this you shall both save yourself and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to be godly to their own house, and give back to their forebears what is due them; for that is good and pleasing before God.

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

well reported of for good works: if she brought up children, if she lodged strangers, if she washed the feet of saints, if she relieved the afflicted, if she followed after every good work.

But refuse younger widows, for whenever they grow lustful against Christ, they desire to marry;

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox treading out grain," and, "The laborer is worthy of his reward."

Drink water no longer, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake, and for your frequent infirmities.

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

For the love of money is a root of all evils, of which some having lusted after, they were seduced from the faith and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

For He in His own time will reveal who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.