In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

By professing it, some have strayed from the faith. Grace be with you all.

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.

They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you have, given to you and confirmed by prophetic words when the elders laid hands on you.

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,

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

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.

influenced by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.

This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance.

But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge.

For some have already wandered away to follow Satan.

Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit.

But the aim of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith.

And he must be well thought of by those outside the faith, so that he may not fall into disgrace and be caught by the devil’s trap.

For those who have served well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

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

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.