Honor widows who are truly in need.

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

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

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Likewise also their wives must be dignified, not slanderous, temperate, faithful in every respect.

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

and our Lord’s grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus.

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

But the widow who is truly in need, and completely on her own, has set her hope on God and continues in her pleas and prayers night and day.

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

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

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.

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.

So I want the men to pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without anger or dispute.

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.

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

Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.

For this I was appointed a preacher and apostle – I am telling the truth; I am not lying – and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and 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.

to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!