But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

I give you this command, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies once made about you, that by them you may fight the good fight,

This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

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

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice their religion in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

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

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.