and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These things promote controversies rather than God's ongoing purpose, which involves faith.

They want to be teachers of the Law, yet they do not understand either what they are talking about or the things about which they speak so confidently.

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.

in case I am delayed, so that you may know how to behave in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

They will try to stop people from marrying and from eating certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy when the elders laid their hands on you.

Fight the good fight for the faith. Keep holding on to eternal life, to which you were called and about which you gave a good testimony in front of many witnesses.