knowing this, that law is not laid down for righteous men, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the irreverent and sinful, for the impious and profane, for father killers and mother killers, for man killers,

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

But because of this I obtained mercy, so that in me, the foremost, Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

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.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men,

for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.

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

For there is one God, and one mediator of God and men, the man Jesus Christ,

who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony for their own times.

For which I was appointed a herald and an apostle (I speak the truth in Christ, I do not lie), a teacher of Gentiles in faith and truth.

but (which is fitting for women professing godliness) through good works.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

For those who serve well will acquire to themselves a good standing, and much boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus.

forbidding to marry, to abstain from foods, which God created for partaking with thankfulness by those who believe and know the truth.

for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

For bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is coming.

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.

Hold firm to thyself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this thou will save both thyself and those who hear thee.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to be devoted to their own house, and to give back recompense to their parents, for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially those belonging his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

But refuse younger widows, for when they are sexually aroused, they desire of the Christ to marry,

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

For the scripture says thou shall not muzzle an ox that is threshing. And the workman is worthy of his wage.

Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear.

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

for we brought nothing into the world. It is clear that neither can we carry anything out,

For the love of money is a root of all the evils, of which some aspiring have wandered from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life for which thou are called, and confessed the good confession in the sight of many witnesses.

Command the rich in the present age not to be arrogant, nor hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in the living God, who supplies us all things abundantly for enjoyment,

storing up for themselves a good foundation for that which is coming, so that they may take hold of the eternal life.