I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,

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.

Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

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

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.