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.

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

By professing it, some have strayed from the faith. Grace be with you all.

Now the Spirit explicitly says that in the later times some will desert the faith and occupy themselves with deceiving spirits and demonic teachings,

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.

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.