Nevertheless, on this account, was mercy shewn me, - that, in me, the chief, Christ Jesus might shew forth his entire longsuffering, for an ensample of them about to believe on him unto life age-abiding.

For there is, one, God, one, mediator also, between God and men, - a man - Christ Jesus:

For, Adam, first was formed, then Eve,

If anyone, for oversight, is eager, a noble work, doth he covet: -

It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching,

For, they who have ministered well, a good degree for themselves, are acquiring, and great freedom of speech in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

For it is hallowed by the word of God and intercession,

For, the bodily training, for little, is profitable, whereas, godliness, for all things is profitable, - having, promise, of life - the present and the coming.

For, to this end, are we toiling and contending, because we have set our hope on a Living God, Who is Saviour of all men - specially, of such as believe.

Be giving heed to thyself, and to thy teaching, - abide still in them; for, this doing, both, thyself, shalt thou save, and them that hearken to thee.

Howbeit, if, any widow, hath, children or grandchildren, let them be learning - first, unto their own house, to be shewing reverence, and, returns, to be making unto their progenitors; for, this, is acceptable before God;

If, however, anyone, for his own, and specially them of his household, taketh not forethought, his faith, hath he denied, and is worse, than one without faith!

But, younger widows, decline thou; for, as soon as they wax wanton against the Christ, to marry, are they determined, -

For, already, some have turned aside after Satan:

For the scripture saith - A threshing ox, shalt thou not muzzle, and - Worthy, is the workman, of his hire.

But, them who are sinning, before all, do thou reprove, that, the rest also, may have, fear: -

For, nothing, brought we into the world, neither, to take anything out, are we able; -

For, a root of all the vices, is the love of money, which, some, being eager for, have been seduced from the faith, and have pierced, themselves, about with many pangs.

That thou keep the commandment without spot, free from reproach, until the forthshining of our Lord Jesus Christ -

Upon them who are rich in the present age, lay thou charge - not to be high-minded, nor to have set their hope on, riches', uncertainty, - but on God, who offereth us all things richly for enjoying,

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

Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.