knowing this, that the law is not made for the righteous, but for the unrighteous and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and the profane, for patricides, matricides and homocides,

but on this account I obtained mercy, in order that Jesus Christ might in me the chief show forth all longsuffering, for an example of those about to believe on him unto eternal life.

This charge I commit unto you, O child Timothy, according to the prophecies that went before on you, that you may war a beautiful warfare in the same;

This is beautiful and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation.

For unto this we toil and agonize, because we have hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

Take heed to yourself and the teaching: continue in these things; for doing this you will indeed save yourself and those who hear you.

But if any widow has children, or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety to their own house, and to give benefactions to their ancestors: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

Charge the rich in this world not to think high things, nor to hope in uncertain riches, but in God, who richly supplies us all things for our enjoyment;