As I besought thee, when I set out for Macedonia, to remain still in Ephesus, that thou mightst charge certain persons not to teach other doctrine,

But we know that the Law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

knowing this, that the Law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to the sound teaching,

And I thank him who gave me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he accounted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, t

True is the saying, 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 especially Christ Jesus might show forth all his longsuffering, as an example to those who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting.

This charge I commit to thee, my child Timothy, in accordance with the directions of the prophets before given to thee, that thou mayst in them war the good warfare,

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

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

for kings, and all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all godliness and propriety.

whose will is that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

I desire, then, that the men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

In like manner also, that women, in seemly attire, adorn themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with braided hair, and gold, or pearls, or costly apparel;

moreover he must also have a good report from them that are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

For they that have served well as deacons, gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

but if I should tarry long, that thou mayst know how thou oughtest to conduct thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Now the Spirit saith expressly, that in the latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and teachings of demons,

For bodily exercise is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Meditate on these things, give thyself wholly to them; that thy progress may be manifest to all.

Give heed to thyself, and to thy teaching; continue in them; for in doing this thou wilt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

Honor as widows those that are widows indeed.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, hath set her hope on God, and continueth in supplications and prayers night and day;

but she that giveth herself up to pleasure is dead while she liveth.

These things also enjoin, that they may be blameless.

I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, guide the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

If any man or woman that is a believer have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those that are widows indeed.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor; especially they who labor in the word and in teaching.

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

I charge thee before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without prejudging, doing nothing with partiality.

In like manner also the good works of some are openly manifest; and those that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Let all who are under the yoke as bondservants count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they who receive the benefit are faithful and beloved. These things teach and exhort.

incessant disputings of men corrupted in their minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that godliness is gain.

that thou keep the commandment without spot, without reproach, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Charge those who are rich in this world that they be not highminded, nor place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good,

that they be rich in good works, liberal in imparting, willing to communicate,

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

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding the profane babblings, and oppositions of the falselycalled knowledge;