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

So I want younger women to marry, raise children, and manage a household, in order to give the adversary no opportunity to vilify us.

to obey this command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

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

in case I am delayed, to let you know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, because it is the church of the living God, the support and bulwark of the truth.

Before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, I solemnly charge you to carry out these commands without prejudice or favoritism of any kind.

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,

I charge you before God who gives life to all things and Christ Jesus who made his good confession before Pontius Pilate,

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.