As I begged you when I was setting out for Macedonia, stay where you are at Ephesus, and instruct certain individuals there not to be teaching heterodoxy,

but he must remember that the Law is not enacted for a good man, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the irreligious and sinful, for the godless and profane, for parricides and murderers,

for the immoral, for sexual perverts, for slave dealers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching,

Yet for this very cause I obtained mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might display all his boundless patience as an illustration for those who should later believe in him, and so gain life eternal.

First of all then, I am urging that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered regularly for all men;

for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and peaceful life in all godliness an gravity.

For this is good and pleasing in the eyes of our Saviour God,

For God is one; and one is mediator between God and man, the Man Christ Jesus,

It was for this testimony that I myself was appointed a herald and apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), to be a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

My wish, then, is that in every place the men should offer prayer, lifting up holy hands, free from anger and disputation;

For if a man does not know how to rule his own household, how shall he take charge of a church of God?

For those who have well discharged the duties of a deacon are gaining an honorable position for themselves, as well as much fearless confidence in the faith of Christ Jesus.

For everything that God has created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if only it is received with thankfulness.

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

Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.

For physical training is of some small service, but godliness is of service in everything; since it carries with it a promise of life, both here and hereafter.

Let no one despise you on account of your youth, but become an example for the faithful in word, in life, in love, in faith, in purity.

Give heed to yourself and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.

but if any widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn to show their piety first toward their own household, and to make some return to their parents, for that is pleasing in God's sight.

But if any one fails to provide for his own, and especially for his kindred, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

She must be well reputed for good works, as one who has brought up a family, received strangers with hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved the distressed, and diligently followed every good work.

But exclude from the list the younger widows; for where they have become wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

It is my wish, then, that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule their houses, and give no occasion to our adversary for railing.

For already some widows have gone astray after Satan.

For the Scripture says, You must not muzzle an ox when he is treading out the grain, and The worker is worth his wages.

Do not continue to drink nothing but water, but take a little wine for your stomach's sake, and your frequent attacks of illness.

Those whose masters are Christian believers must not treat them with disrespect, because they are brothers; nay, rather slave for them the better because those who get the benefit of their services are believing and beloved. Continue to teach and preach this.

for we have brought nothing into the world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out!

For the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil; and in their eager desire to be rich some have been led astray form the faith, and have pierced themselves with many sorrows.

For in his own good time this will be brought about by that blessed and only potentate, King of kings and Lord of lords,

Charge the rich of this world not to be supercilious, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in God, who provides all things richly for our use.

laying up right good treasure for themselves in the world to come, in order that they may obtain the Life which is life indeed.