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

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

Those guilty of sin must be rebuked before all, as a warning to the rest.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.