from which some have deviated, [and] have turned away into fruitless discussion,

having faith and a good conscience, which some, [because they] have rejected [these], have suffered shipwreck concerning their faith,

among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, in order that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

But [he] must also have a good testimony from those outside, in order that he may not fall into disgrace and the trap of the devil.

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

[By] teaching these [things] to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, trained in the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed faithfully.

For to this [end] we labor and suffer reproach, because we have put our hope in [the] living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of believers.

[thus] incurring condemnation because they have broken their former pledge.

For already some have turned away [and followed] after Satan.

And those who have believing masters must not look down on [them] because they are brothers, but rather they must serve, because those who benefit by their service are believers and dearly loved.

For we have brought nothing into the world, so that neither can we bring anything out.

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

For the love of money is a root of all evil, by which some, [because they] desire [it], have gone astray from the faith and have pierced themselves with many pains.

which some, [by] professing [it], have deviated concerning the faith. Grace [be] with you [all].