with the understanding that law is not intended for upright men but for the lawless and disorderly, the godless and irreligious, the irreverent and profane, men who kill their fathers or mothers, murderers,

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has given me the strength for it, for thinking me trustworthy and putting me into his service,

keeping hold of faith and a good conscience. For some people have let that go and have had their faith ruined,

First of all, then, I urge that entreaties, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for all men,

for emperors and all who are in authority, so that we may live tranquil, quiet lives, with perfect piety and probity.

For there is but one God, and one intermediary between God and men??he man Christ Jesus,

who gave himself as a ransom for all men. This is what was testified to at the proper times,

Women for their part are to dress modestly and sensibly in proper clothes, not adorning themselves by braiding their hair or with gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

but, as is appropriate for women who profess to be religious, with good actions.

For Adam was formed first, and then Eve;

managing his own house well, and keeping his children under control and perfectly respectful??5 for if a man does not know how to conduct his own household, how can he look after a church of God?

For those who do good service as assistants gain a good standing for themselves and great confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.

so that if I am delayed, you may know how we are to conduct ourselves in the household of God, for it is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

who forbid people to marry and insist on abstinence from certain kinds of food that God created for men who believe and understand the truth to enjoy and give thanks for.

For everything God has created is good, and nothing need be refused, provided it is accepted with thanksgiving,

for then it is consecrated by prayer and the Scripture used in it.

But let worldly fictions and old wives' tales alone. Train yourself for the religious life.

Physical training is of some service, but religion is of service in every way, for it carries with it the promise of life here and hereafter.

It is for this that we toil and struggle, for we have fixed our hopes on the living God, the Savior of all men, especially those who believe.

Look out for yourself and for your teaching. Persevere in your work, for if you do you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety in the treatment of their own families, and to return the care of those who brought them up, for that is what God approves.

Whoever fails to provide for his own relatives, and particularly for members of his own family, has disowned the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

and have a good reputation for Christian service, such as bringing up children, being hospitable to strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping people in distress, or devoting herself to any form of doing good.

Do not put young women on the list of widows, for when their youthful vigor comes between them and Christ, they want to marry,

So I would have young women marry and have children and keep house and avoid giving our opponents any excuse for abusing us.

For some widows have already turned aside to follow Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and the workman deserves his wages.

Never ordain anyone hastily; do not make yourself responsible for the sins of others; keep your life pure.

Stop drinking nothing but water; take a little wine for the good of your digestion and for your frequent attacks of illness.

is a conceited, ignorant person, with a morbid craving for speculations and arguments which result only in envy, quarreling, abuse, base suspicions,

For we bring nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.

For love of money is the root of all the evils, and in their eagerness to get rich, some men wander away from the faith and pierce themselves to the heart with many a pang.

But you, man of God, must fly from these things. Strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Charge the rich of this world not to be arrogant, nor to set their hopes on such an uncertain thing as riches, but on God who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

storing up a valuable treasure for themselves for the future, so as to grasp the life that is life indeed.