Even as I begged you to remain at Ephesus, when I was going to Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

desiring to be teachers of the law, neither understanding what they say nor that which they affirm.

But we know that the law is good if a man uses it lawfully,

knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous one, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

for fornicators, for homosexuals, for slave-traders, for liars, for perjurers, and anything else that is contrary to sound doctrine,

Faithful is the Word and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show forth all long-suffering, as a pattern to those being about to believe on Him to life everlasting.

This charge I commit to you, my son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before about you, in order that you might war a good warfare by them,

Among these are Hymeneus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

First of all, then, I exhort that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.

Therefore, I desire that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In the same way also, I desire that women adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and sensibleness, not adorned with braiding, or gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,

But if I should delay, that you may know how you ought to behave in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

But the Spirit expressly says that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the present life, and of that which is to come.

Meditate on these things; be in these things in order that your improvement may appear to all.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to be godly to their own house, and give back to their forebears what is due them; for that is good and pleasing before God.

And command these things so that they may be blameless.

If any believing man or believing woman has widows, let them relieve them, and do not let the church be charged, so that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

Those who sin, rebuke before all, so that the rest also may fear.

I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you guard these things without prejudice, doing nothing by partiality.

Let as many slaves as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name and doctrine of God may not be blasphemed.

meddling, of men whose minds have been corrupted and deprived of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness. Withdraw from such.

For we brought nothing into the world, and it is clear that we can carry nothing out.

that you keep the commandment without spot and without blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Charge the rich in this world that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, He offering to us richly all things to enjoy,

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to share, to be generous,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.