Command and teach these things.

Reinforce these commands, so that they will be beyond reproach.

to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

Command those who are rich in this world’s goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

As I urged you when I was leaving for Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus to instruct certain people not to spread false teachings,

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.

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,