wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

holding faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and made shipwreck of their faith.

if I am delayed, you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

who forbid marriage and advocate abstaining from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

If you point out these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.

Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you through prophetic utterance when the council of elders laid their hands on you.

If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching which accords with godliness,

he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produce envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions,

Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

which he will bring about at the proper timehe who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that life which is life indeed.

which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you.