The goal of this instruction is love that flows from a pure heart, from a clear conscience, and from a sincere faith.

and the grace of our Lord overflowed toward me, along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah Jesus.

I am the worst of them. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner, the Messiah Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.

for kings, and for everyone who has authority, so that we might lead a quiet and peaceful life with all godliness and dignity.

even though she will be saved through the birth of the Child, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, along with good judgment.

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or love money.

Physical exercise is of limited value, but Godliness is very dear, a pledge of life, both there and here.

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness, and purity.

Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching. Persevere in these things, because if you do so, you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, in their eagerness to get rich, have wandered away from the faith and caused themselves a lot of pain.

But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

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.

Since you are in the presence of God, who gives life to everything, and in the presence of the Messiah Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, I solemnly charge you

He alone has endless life and lives in inaccessible light. No one has ever seen him, nor can anyone see him. Honor and eternal power belong to him! Amen.

By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can keep their hold on the life that is real.