For some men have wandered away from these things and turned aside to fruitless discussion,

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

and the grace of our Lord was overflowing for me, with the faith and love that are found in Christ Jesus.

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

First of all, then, I urge that requests, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings 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 dignity.

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

who gave himself as a ransom for allthe testimony given at the proper time.

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess godliness.

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving;

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

For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is of value in all things, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Take heed to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

If any one does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

and she must be well known for her good deeds, as one who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved those in distress, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.

But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to marry,

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

For the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages."

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

The sins of some men are obvious, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins appear later.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of it.

For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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