since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, because she was fully deceived, fell into transgression.

And these also must be tested first and then let them serve as deacons if they are found blameless.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

For every creation of God is good and no food is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

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

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

But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me.

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

If we endure, we will also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us.

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

They will maintain the outward appearance of religion but will have repudiated its power. So avoid people like these.

Such women are always seeking instruction, yet never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

For I am already being poured out as an offering, and the time for me to depart is at hand.

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

For there are many rebellious people, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those with Jewish connections,

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.

But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared,