PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the order of God, our Saviour, and Lord, Jesus Christ, who is our hope;

as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and insubordinate, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their father or mother, for murderers,

for the sexually immoral, for men who have sexual relations with men, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

And I thank him who enabled me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he counted me faithful, appointing me to service;

Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

The saying is faithful and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

I transmit these instructions to you, Timotheus my son, in accordance with what the prophets said who first directed me to you; fight the good fight on these lines,

holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,

of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

who gave himself as a ransom for all; the testimony in its own times;

But clothed with good works, as is right for women who are living in the fear of God.

It was Adam who was first formed, then Eve.

and it was not Adam who was deceived, but it was the woman who was utterly deceived and fell into transgression.

This is a trustworthy saying: The one who would an elder be, a noble task desires he.

not fond of wine, not quarrelsome, not one who makes money by base means; but gentle, not contentious, not covetous;

one who rules his own house well, having children in subjection with all reverence;

Moreover he must have good testimony from those who are outside, to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.

but men who hold the deep truths of the Faith and have a clear conscience.

Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly.

For those who have served well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And without argument, great is the secret of religion: He who was seen in the flesh, who was given God's approval in the spirit, was seen by the angels, of whom the good news was given among the nations, in whom the world had faith, who was taken up in glory.

Now the Spirit distinctly declares that in latter days there will be some who will fall away from the faith, by listening to spirits of error, and to teachings of demons

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

forbidding marriage and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

For to this end we both labor and strive, because we have set our trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example to those who believe, in word, in your way of life, in love, in faith, and in purity.

Pay attention to yourself, and to your teaching. Continue in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:

Honor widows who are widows indeed.

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.

Now she who is a widow indeed, and desolate, has her hope set on God, and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she lives.

If anyone has no care for his family and those in his house, he is false to the faith, and is worse than one who has no faith.

Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,

And if witness is given of her good works; if she has had the care of children, if she has been kind to travellers, washing the feet of the saints, helping those who are in trouble, giving herself to good works.

Thus, they bring the judgment [for being untrustworthy] on themselves because they have broken their previous pledge. [Note: This probably refers to younger widows who pledged themselves to fulfill some important church activity and then quit suddenly to get married. But some suggest it refers to them leaving the faith and marrying a non-Christian].

I desire therefore the younger women to marry, to bear children, to manage house, to give not one occasion to him who opposes on account of slander.

There are some who have already left us, to follow Satan.

If any woman who believes has widows, let her assist them, and do not let the church be burdened; that it might help those widows who are truly in need.

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

Those who sin, reprove in the sight of all, that the rest also may be in fear.

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

Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching.

Those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brothers, but rather let them serve them, because those who partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Anyone who teaches different views and does not agree with the wholesome instruction which comes from our Lord Jesus Christ, and with religious teaching

constant friction of people of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain.

we ought to think that sufficient. but they who will be rich, expose

But those who are determined to be rich fall into a temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful lusts, such as drown men in ruin and destruction.

For, loving money is a source of all kinds of evil, [and] some people who crave it have been led astray from the faith, and have stabbed themselves [in the heart] with many sorrows.

I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,

which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

Through which some, who gave their minds to it, have been turned away from the faith. Grace be with you.