But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.

But among you there must not be either sexual immorality, impurity of any kind, or greed, as these are not fitting for the saints.

Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,

Grace be with all of those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love.

because of your participation in the gospel from the first day until now.

since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.

giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.

So in all our distress and affliction, we were reassured about you, brothers and sisters, through your faith.

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.

For people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy,

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

You, however, be self-controlled in all things, endure hardship, do an evangelist’s work, fulfill your ministry.

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

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

because I hear of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

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.