But understand this, that in the last days difficult times will come.

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

Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.

showing yourself to be an example of good works in every way. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

Slaves are to be subject to their own masters in everything, to do what is wanted and not talk back,

So, although I have quite a lot of confidence in Christ and could command you to do what is proper,

I am appealing to you concerning my child, whose spiritual father I have become during my imprisonment, that is, Onesimus,

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

For since he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted.

who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house.

“As I swore in my anger, ‘They will never enter my rest!’”

but to repeat the text cited earlier: “They will never enter my rest!”

as also in another place God says, “You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.”

For he was still in his ancestor Abraham’s loins when Melchizedek met him.

By his will we have been made holy through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus,

But remember the former days when you endured a harsh conflict of suffering after you were enlightened.

God had told him, “Through Isaac descendants will carry on your name,”

Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position.

But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow.