For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

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

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.

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.

O Timothy, protect what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the profane chatter and absurdities of so-called “knowledge.”

who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.

Deacons likewise must be dignified, not two-faced, not given to excessive drinking, not greedy for gain,

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

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.