| 1:3 |
As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach differentfalse doctrine |
| 1:6 |
Some have deviateddeparted from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion. |
| 1:10 |
for the sexually immoral and homosexualsmales who have sex with males, for kidnappersslave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching |
| 1:11 |
basedthat onconforms to the glorious gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which was entrusted to me. |
| 1:12 |
I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because Hehe considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry — |
| 1:13 |
oneeven whothough I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief., |
| 1:14 |
Andand the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. |
| 1:15 |
This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—” — and I am the worst of them. |
| 1:16 |
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate Hishis extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in Himhim for eternal life. |
| 1:18 |
Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may stronglyfight engagethe ingood battlefight, |
| 1:19 |
having faith and a good conscience., Somewhich some have rejected these and have sufferedshipwrecked the shipwreck of their faith. |
| 1:20 |
Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them, andwhom I have delivered them to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme. |
| 2:5 |
For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanitymankind, the man Christ Jesus, Himself human, |
| 2:6 |
who gave Himself—himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time. |
| 2:10 |
but with good works, as is proper for women who affirmprofess thatto they worship God. |
| 2:11 |
A woman shouldis to learn inquietly silence with full submission. |
| 2:12 |
I do not allow a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; instead, she is to beremain silentquiet. |
| 2:13 |
For Adam was createdformed first, then Eve. |
| 2:15 |
But she will be saved through childbearing, if shethey continuescontinue in faith, love, and holiness, with good judgmentsense. |
| 3:2 |
An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacherto teach, |
| 3:3 |
not addictedan toexcessive winedrinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy—. |
| 3:4 |
oneHe whomust managesmanage his own household competently, havingand have his children under control with all dignity. |
| 3:6 |
He must not be a new convert, or he might become conceited and fallincur into the same condemnation ofas the Devildevil. |
| 3:7 |
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the Devildevil’s trap. |
| 3:10 |
AndThey they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons. |
| 3:11 |
Wives, toolikewise, mustshould be worthy of respect, not slanderers, self-controlled, faithful in everything. |
| 3:12 |
Deacons mustare to be husbands of one wife, managing their children and their own households competently. |
| 3:13 |
For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. |
| 3:15 |
But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to actconduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. |
| 4:4 |
For everything created by God is good, and nothing shouldis to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, |
| 4:6 |
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and the good teaching that you have followed. |
| 4:7 |
But have nothing to do with irreverentpointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,. |
| 4:8 |
forFor the training of the body has a limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. |
| 4:10 |
InFor fact,this reason we labor and strive for this, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyoneall people, especially of those who believe. |
| 4:12 |
LetDon’t nolet oneanyone despise your youth; instead, youbut shouldset be an example tofor the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. |
| 4:14 |
DoDon’t not neglect the gift that is in you; it was given to you through prophecy, with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. |
| 4:16 |
Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for byin doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers. |
| 5:1 |
DoDon’t not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, |
| 5:2 |
older women as mothers, and with all propriety, the younger women as sisters with all purity. |
| 5:3 |
Support widows who are genuinely widowsin need. |
| 5:4 |
But if any widow has children or grandchildren, theylet mustthem learn to practice godliness toward their own family first and to repay their parents, for this pleases God. |
| 5:5 |
The real widow, who is truly in need and left all alone, has put her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers; |
| 5:7 |
Command this also, so that they won’twill be blamedabove reproach. |
| 5:8 |
But if anyone does not provide for his own family, thatespecially isfor his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
| 5:9 |
No widow shouldis to be placedenrolled on the officiallist for support list unless she is at least 60sixty years old, has been the wife of one husband, |
| 5:10 |
and is well known for good works — that is, if she has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the saints’ feet, helped the afflicted, and devoted herself to every good work. |
| 5:16 |
If any believing woman has widows in her family, shelet shouldher help them,. andLet the church should not be burdened, so that it can help thosewidows whoin aregenuine genuinelyneed. widows. |
| 5:17 |
The elders who are good leaders shouldare to be considered worthy of andouble ample honorariumhonor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. |
| 5:18 |
For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and, the“The worker is worthy of his wages..” |
| 5:20 |
Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will also be afraid. |
| 5:24 |
Some people’s sins are obvious, goingpreceding before them to judgment, but the sins of others surface later. |
| 6:1 |
All who are under the yoke as slaves mustshould regard their own masters toas be worthy of all respect, so that God’s name and Hishis teaching will not be blasphemed. |
| 6:2 |
ThoseLet those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them even better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things. |
| 6:3 |
If anyone teaches otherfalse doctrine and does not agree with the sound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness, |
| 6:4 |
he is conceited, understandingand understands nothing, but has aan sickunhealthy interest in disputes and arguments over words. From these come envy, quarreling, slander, evil suspicions, |
| 6:6 |
But godliness with contentment is a great gain. |
| 6:8 |
ButIf if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. |
| 6:10 |
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many painsgriefs. |
| 6:11 |
But you, man of God, runflee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. |
| 6:12 |
Fight the good fight forof the faith;. takeTake hold of eternal life thatto which you were called to and about which you have made a good confession about in the presence of many witnesses. |
| 6:14 |
to keep thethis command without fault or failure until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| 6:15 |
God will bring this about in Hishis own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords, |
| 6:16 |
thewho onlyalone Oneis whoimmortal hasand immortality,who dwellinglives in unapproachable light;, whom no one has seen or can see Him, to Himhim be honor and eternal mightpower. Amen. |
| 6:18 |
Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, and willing to share, |
| 6:19 |
storing up treasure for themselves as a good reservefoundation for the coming age to come, so that they may take hold of lifewhat that is realtruly life. |
| 6:20 |
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, and empty speech and contradictions from thewhat “knowledge”is that falsely bearscalled that nameknowledge. |
| 6:21 |
By professing it, some people have deviateddeparted from the faith. Grace be with you all of you. |