Such prayer for all is good and welcomed before God our Savior,

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman, because she was fully deceived, fell into transgression.

This saying is trustworthy: “If someone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a good work.”

He must manage his own household well and keep his children in control without losing his dignity.

He must not be a recent convert or he may become arrogant and fall into the punishment that the devil will exact.

Deacons must be husbands of one wife and good managers of their children and their own households.

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

But do not accept younger widows on the list, because their passions may lead them away from Christ and they will desire to marry,

For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus,

As I remember your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, a descendant of David; such is my gospel,

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

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

Now in fact all who want to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

But evil people and charlatans will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived themselves.

You be on guard against him too, because he vehemently opposed our words.

in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.

and not pay attention to Jewish myths and commands of people who reject the truth.