For the scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker deserves his pay.”

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

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.

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

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

Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

They have strayed from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already occurred, and they are undermining some people’s faith.

and they will come to their senses and escape the devil’s trap where they are held captive to do his will.

You, however, must continue in the things you have learned and are confident about. You know who taught you

Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

When you come, bring with you the cloak I left in Troas with Carpas and the scrolls, especially the parchments.

From Paul, a slave of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to further the faith of God’s chosen ones and the knowledge of the truth that is in keeping with godliness,

Here is another way that our people can learn to engage in good works to meet pressing needs and so not be unfruitful.

I would rather appeal to you on the basis of love – I, Paul, an old man and even now a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus –

Since I was confident that you would obey, I wrote to you, because I knew that you would do even more than what I am asking you to do.

At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.

But when he again brings his firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all the angels of God worship him!”