to Timothy, [my] true child in the faith. Grace, mercy, [and] peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

Just as I urged you [when I] traveled to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus, so that you may instruct certain people not to teach other doctrine,

{I give thanks} to the one who strengthens me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful, placing [me] into ministry,

But because of this I was shown mercy, in order that in me foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his total patience, for an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

I am setting before you this instruction, Timothy [my] child, in accordance with the prophecies spoken long ago about you, in order that by them you may fight the good fight,

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

on behalf of kings and all those who are in authority, in order that we may live a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

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.

But if I am delayed, [I am writing] in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.

Practice these [things]. Be [diligent] in these [things], in order that your progress may be evident to everyone.

And command these [things], in order that they may be irreproachable.

If any believing woman has widows, she must help them, and the church must not be burdened, in order that it may help those [who are] truly widows.

Reprove those who sin in the presence of all, in order that the rest also may experience fear.

storing up for themselves a good foundation for the future, in order that they may take hold of [what is] truly life.