But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

If someone spreads false teachings and does not agree with sound words (that is, those of our Lord Jesus Christ) and with the teaching that accords with godliness,

– whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

For Adam was formed first and then Eve.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

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.

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

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

To do this you must hold firmly to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck in regard to the faith.

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

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.

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

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.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

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

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.

realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,