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.

But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

For they having served well gain a good grade for themselves, and much boldness in the faith, those in Christ Jesus.

forbidding to marry, saying to abstain from foods which God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

For to this we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the preserver of all men, especially of those who believe.

Hold on to yourself and to the doctrine; continue in them, for doing this you shall both save yourself and those who hear you.

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.

Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in Word and doctrine.

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

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand, and those who are otherwise cannot be hidden.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brothers. But rather let them serve, because they are faithful and beloved, those of the good service receiving in return. Teach and exhort these things.

If anyone teaches otherwise, and does not consent to wholesome words (those of our Lord Jesus Christ), and to the doctrine according to godliness,