It is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the foremost.

He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall into the same condemnation as the devil.

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith by giving heed to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

It is a trustworthy saying worthy of full acceptance.

But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to marry,

For some have already turned aside to follow Satan.

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.