But because of this I obtained mercy, so that in me, the foremost, Jesus Christ might show forth all longsuffering for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

for kings and all those who are in prominence, so that we may live a quiet and peaceful life in all piety and propriety.

And he must also have good testimony from those outside, lest he may fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

For those who serve well will acquire to themselves a good standing, and much boldness in the faith in Christ Jesus.

forbidding to marry, to abstain from foods, which God created for partaking with thankfulness by those who believe and know the truth.

Hold firm to thyself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this thou will save both thyself and those who hear thee.

But if any man does not provide for his own, and especially those belonging his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

being testified in good works: if she has reared children, if she has been hospitable to strangers, if she has washed the feet of the sanctified, if she has relieved those who are afflicted, if she has followed every good work.

Let the elders who rule well be regarded worthy of double compensation, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

Those who sin, rebuke in the sight of all, so that the others may also have fear.

Likewise also good works are evident, and those faring otherwise cannot be hid.

And those who have believing masters, let them not disparage them because they are brothers, instead let them serve more because they are believers and beloved--those who are recipients of the benefit. Teach and exhort these things

If any man teaches something different, and does not associate with wholesome words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine according to piety,

But those who want to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, which sink men in destruction and ruin.

which he will show in his own times, the blessed and only Potentate, the King of those who are kings, and Lord of those who are lords,