For some men have wandered away from these things and turned aside to fruitless discussion,

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

holding faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and made shipwreck of their faith.

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

For those who have served well as deacons gain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

through the pretensions of liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron,

If you point out these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself in godliness.

For to this end we labor and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

thus bringing condemnation, because they have set aside their first pledge.

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their homes, and give the enemy no occasion for reproach.

For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but they must serve them all the better, because those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

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

For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.