But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers -- in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

and our Lord's grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

not a drunkard, not violent, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

For "physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come."

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.