and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge.

even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

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

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.

who gave himself as a ransom for all, revealing God’s purpose at his appointed time.

Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.

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

I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry,

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.

Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,

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.

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

Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.