Some have deviated from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion.

having faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and have suffered the shipwreck of their faith.

Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them, and I have delivered them to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to be silent.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devil’s trap.

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to act in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed.

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

In fact, we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, especially of those who believe.

and will therefore receive condemnation because they have renounced their original pledge.

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.

For some have already turned away to follow Satan.

Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.

But if we have food and clothing,
we will be content with these.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.

Fight the good fight for the faith;
take hold of eternal life
that you were called to
and have made a good confession about
in the presence of many witnesses.

By professing it, some people have deviated from the faith.

Grace be with all of you.