'May' in the Bible

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil's trap.

But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.