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

Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

For “physical exercise has some value, but godliness is valuable in every way. It holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.”

But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man. She must remain quiet.

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

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

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respect because they are brothers. Instead they are to serve all the more, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.Teach them and exhort them about these things.

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

They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently.

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

and constant bickering by people corrupted in their minds and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a way of making a profit.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” – and I am the worst of them!

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

in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.