And I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who gave me ability for the work, that He accounted me faithful, having put me into the ministry,

But for this end I obtained mercy, that in me a chief sinner Jesus Christ might display his long-suffering, for an example to those who should afterwards believe on Him to eternal life.

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

This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;

particularly for kings, and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and virtue.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:

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

who gave himself a ransom for all, a testimony to be published in due time,

for which I was appointed a herald and an apostle. I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not; I am a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

(for if any one know not how to govern his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

For they, that discharge the office of a deacon well, gain to themselves a good degree of honor, and much freedom in promoting the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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

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

For bodily exercise profiteth little, but piety is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come:

For to this end we both labour and suffer reproach, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this, thou wilt both save thyself and those that hear thee.

But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let these learn first to shew piety at home, and to make suitable returns to their parents: for this is becoming, and acceptable in the sight of God.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath renounced the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

having been the wife of one man: in repute for good actions, if she have educated children, if she have entertained strangers, if she have washed the feet of saints, if she have relieved the afflicted, and diligently followed every good work.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they grow wanton against Christ, they will needs marry:

I would therefore have the younger widows marry, bear children, manage houshold affairs, and give no occasion to the adversary for reproach.

For some are already turned aside after Satan.

For the scripture saith, "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn:" and, "The workman is worthy of his hire."

Those that offend reprove before all, that others also may fear.

Drink no longer water only, but use a little wine with it, for the sake of thy stomach and thy frequent infirmities.

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out:

For the love of money is the root of all evils, which some coveting after have been led astray from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Charge them, that are rich in this world, not to be high-minded nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who richly affords us all things for enjoyment: charge them to do good,

treasuring up to themselves a good foundation for the future, that they may obtain eternal life.