| 1:3 |
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer |
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer |
| 1:4 |
nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather than Gods work—which is by faith. |
or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing Gods work—which is by faith. |
| 1:6 |
Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. |
Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. |
| 1:9 |
We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, |
We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, |
| 1:10 |
for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine |
for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine |
| 1:11 |
that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. |
that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. |
| 1:12 |
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. |
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. |
| 1:16 |
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life. |
But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. |
| 1:18 |
Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, |
Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, |
| 1:19 |
holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. |
holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith. |
| 2:1 |
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— |
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— |
| 2:4 |
who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. |
who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. |
| 2:5 |
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, |
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, |
| 2:6 |
who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time. |
who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. |
| 2:7 |
And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. |
And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles. |
| 2:8 |
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. |
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. |
| 2:9 |
I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, |
I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, |
| 2:12 |
I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. |
I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet. |
| 3:1 |
Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. |
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. |
| 3:2 |
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, |
| 3:4 |
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him with proper respect. |
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. |
| 3:8 |
Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. |
In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. |
| 3:11 |
In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. |
In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. |
| 3:12 |
A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. |
A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. |
| 3:16 |
Beyond all question, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in a body, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. |
Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory. |
| 4:6 |
If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. |
If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. |
| 4:9 |
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance |
This is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance. |
| 4:10 |
and for this we labor and strive, that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. |
That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. |
| 4:12 |
Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. |
Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. |
| 4:14 |
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. |
Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. |
| 5:7 |
Give the people these instructions, too, so that no one may be open to blame. |
Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. |
| 5:8 |
If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. |
| 5:10 |
and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the saints, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. |
and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washing the feet of the Lords people, helping those in trouble and devoting herself to all kinds of good deeds. |
| 5:13 |
Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they ought not to. |
Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but also busybodies who talk nonsense, saying things they ought not to. |
| 5:16 |
If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need. |
If any woman who is a believer has widows in her care, she should continue to help them and not let the church be burdened with them, so that the church can help those widows who are really in need. |
| 5:18 |
For the Scripture says, Do not muzzle the ox while it is treading out the grain, and The worker deserves his wages. |
For Scripture says, Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and The worker deserves his wages. |
| 5:20 |
Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. |
But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning. |
| 5:24 |
The sins of some men are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. |
The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. |
| 5:25 |
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden. |
In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever. |
| 6:2 |
Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brothers. Instead, they are to serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers, and dear to them. These are the things you are to teach and urge on them. |
Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves. These are the things you are to teach and insist on. |
| 6:3 |
If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, |
If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, |
| 6:4 |
he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions |
they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions |
| 6:5 |
and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. |
and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. |
| 6:9 |
People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. |
Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. |
| 6:21 |
which some have professed and in so doing have wandered from the faith. Grace be with you. |
which some have professed and in so doing have departed from the faith. Grace be with you all. |