As, on going into Macedonia, I besought you to remain in Ephesus, that you might charge some that they teach no other thing,

But we know that the law is good, if any one use it lawfully;

knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and for scorners, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for man-slayers,

Assuredly true and worthy of all acceptation is this saying: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.

But for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all long-suffering, for an example to those who might afterward believe on him in order to life eternal.

This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, in accordance with the preceding prophecies concerning you, that by them you may war the good warfare,

whom I have delivered to Satan, that they may learn not to revile.

I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.

who is willing that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.

I will, therefore, that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and disputation.

In like manner, also, I will that the women adorn themselves with decorous dress, with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly raiment,

one that rules his own house well; having his children in subjection with all gravity:

For those who have filled the office of a deacon well, gain for themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

but if I delay, that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

Now the Spirit says expressly, that, in the last times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and teachings suggested by demons,

For the exercise of the body is profitable for little; but godliness is profitable for all things, and has the promise of the life that now is, and also of that which is to come.

Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.

Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them, that your advancement may be manifest in all things.

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

But if any widow has children or grand-children, let them learn first to be dutiful to their own family, and to requite their parents; for that is good and acceptable in the sight of God.

But she that is a widow indeed, and left alone, trusts in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

But she that lives voluptuously, is dead while she lives.

These things also give in charge, that they may be blameless.

I will, therefore, that the younger widows marry, bear children, man age the house, and thus give no occasion to the adversaries to speak reproachfully.

If any believing man or woman has widows, let him or her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

For the scripture says: You shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain; and, The laborer is worthy of his hire.

Those who sin rebuke before all, that the rest also may fear.

I charge you before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that you observe these things without prejudice, and that you do nothing by partiality.

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

and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.

that you keep this commandment, so that you may be spotless and blameless till the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,

that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, liberal,

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

Timothy, keep that which is committed to your charge, avoiding those profane and empty babblings, and disputations about knowledge falsely so called;