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

But here is why I was treated with mercy: so that in me as the worst, Christ Jesus could demonstrate his utmost patience, as an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

And we all agree, our religion contains amazing revelation: He was revealed in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among Gentiles, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,

to Timothy, my genuine child in the faith. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord!

nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God’s redemptive plan that operates by faith.

sexually immoral people, practicing homosexuals, kidnappers, liars, perjurers – in fact, for any who live contrary to sound teaching.

even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I was treated with mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

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

But she will be delivered through childbearing, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

But if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for the church of God?

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

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

The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

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.

If a believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. The church should not be burdened, so that it may help the widows who are truly in need.

He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen.