knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and for scorners, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for man-slayers,

for lewd persons, for sodomites, for men-stealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and for whatever other thing is opposed to sound teaching,

But for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all long-suffering, for an example to those who might afterward believe on him in order to life eternal.

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

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

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

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

who gave himself a ransom for all, of which the testimony has been given in its proper times,

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

for if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the church of God?

For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving;

for it is sanctified by the word of God, and by prayer.

But reject those profane and oldwomanish fables, and exercise yourself for godliness.

For the exercise of the body is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, and has the promise of the life that now is, and also of that which is to come.

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

Take heed to yourself, and to your teaching; continue in them; for by doing this, you will save both yourself, and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to be dutiful to their own family, and to requite their parents; for that is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

And if any one provides not for his own, and especially for those of his own house hold, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

having a good reputation for good works; if she has borne children, if she has entertained strangers, if she has washed the saints feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.

But the younger widows reject: for when they become wanton against the Christ, they desire to marry,

For some have already turned aside after Satan.

For the scripture says: You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain; and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear.

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

he is mad with conceit, knowing nothing, but has a morbid fondness for questions and contentions about words, out of which come envy, strife, railing, evil suspicions,

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.

For the love of money is the root of all evil; through the desire of which, some have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Fight the good fight of the faith; lay hold on eternal life, to which you have been called, and for which you confessed the good confession before many witnesses.

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

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