For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

But if I tarry long, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceitful spirits, and doctrines of demons;

For bodily exercise profits for a little while: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those that believe.

Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you through prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.

Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may appear to all.

Take heed unto yourself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this you shall both save yourself, and them that hear you.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety at home, and so repay their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

Now she that is a widow indeed, and desolate, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

But she that lives in pleasure is dead while she lives.

And these things give in a charge, that they may be blameless.

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

If any man or woman that believes has widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

For the scripture says, You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain. And, The laborer is worthy of his reward.

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality.

Likewise also the good works of some are evident beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

Perverse wranglings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw yourself.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

That you keep this commandment without spot, irreproachable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Charge them that are rich in this present age, that they be not haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

O Timothy, keep that which is committed to your trust, avoiding profane and vain utterances, and oppositions of what is falsely called knowledge:

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my prayers night and day;

Greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy;

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded in you also.

Therefore I remind you that you stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands.

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

That good thing which was committed unto you keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

This you know, that all they who are in Asia are turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, you know very well.

You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

And the things that you have heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

No man that wars entangles himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who has chosen him to be a soldier.

The farmer that labors must be first partaker of the fruits.

Remember that Jesus Christ, descended from David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel:

Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the ruin of the hearers.

Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some.

Nevertheless the foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, The Lord knows them that are his. And, Let every one that names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But foolish and ignorant questions avoid, knowing that they do produce strifes.

In meekness instructing those that oppose them; if God perhaps will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

And that from a child you have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when you come, bring with you, and the books, but especially the parchments.

At my first defense no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge.

However the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

For this cause I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed you:

Holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to refute the opposition.

This witness is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;

Not giving heed to Jewish myths, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience are defiled.

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

That the aged men be sensible, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience.

The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

That they may teach the young women to be sensible, to love their husbands, to love their children,

To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is an opponent may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

Not pilfering, but showing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things.

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,

Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live sensibly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works.

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I desire that you affirm constantly, that they who have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

A man that is divisive after the first and second admonition reject;

Knowing that he that is such is perverted, and sins, being condemned of himself.

Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be lacking unto them.

And let our own also learn to maintain good works for urgent needs, that they not be unfruitful.

All that are with me greet you. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen.

That the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you that which is required,

Whom I have sent again: you therefore receive him, that is, my own heart:

Whom I would have retained with me, that in your stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel:

But without your consent would I do nothing; that your benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly.

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that you should receive him forever;

If he has wronged you, or owes you anything, put that on my account;

Having confidence in your obedience I wrote unto you, knowing that you will also do more than I say.

At the same time prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

How shall we escape, if we neglect so great a salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that you are mindful of him? or the son of man, that you visit him?

You have put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

For both he that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

Since then the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;

Therefore in all things he had to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

For in that he himself has suffered being tempted, he is able to help them that are tempted.