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Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope |
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To Timothy my trueloyal child in the faith: Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord |
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As I urgedurge you as I did when I was goingon my way to Macedo′niaMacedonia to remain atin Ephesus so that you may chargeinstruct certain personspeople not to teach any different doctrine |
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norand not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies whichthat promote speculations rather than the divine training that is inknown by faith; |
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whereasBut the aim of oursuch chargeinstruction is love that issuescomes from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith |
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CertainSome personspeople byhave swervingdeviated from these haveand wanderedturned awayto intomeaningless vaintalk discussion |
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Now we know that the law is good if any one uses it lawfullylegitimately |
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This means understanding this that the law is not laid down not for the justinnocent but for the lawless and disobedient for the ungodlygodless and sinnerssinful for the unholy and profane for murderersthose ofwho fatherskill andtheir murderersfather ofor mothersmother for manslayersmurderers |
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immoralfornicators persons sodomites kidnapersslave traders liars perjurers and whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrineteaching |
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inthat accordanceconforms withto the glorious gospel of the blessed God with which Ihe haveentrusted beento entrustedme |
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I thankam himgrateful whoto hasChrist givenJesus meour strengthLord forwho thishas Christstrengthened Jesusme our Lord because he judged me faithful byand appointingappointed me to his service |
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even though I was formerly blasphemeda andblasphemer persecuteda persecutor and insulteda him;man butof violence But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief |
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The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of Andwhom I am the foremost of sinners; |
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butBut for that very reason I received mercy forso this reason that in me as the foremost Jesus Christ might display histhe perfectutmost patience formaking me an example to those who werewould come to believe in him for eternal life |
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To the King of the ages immortal invisible the only God be honor and glory forforever ever and ever Amen |
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This charge I commitam togiving you these instructions Timothy my sonchild in accordance with the propheticprophecies utterancesmade whichearlier pointedabout to you so that inspired by following them you may wagefight the good warfarefight |
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holdinghaving faith and a good conscience By rejecting conscience certain persons have madesuffered shipwreck ofin theirthe faith; |
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among them Hymenae′usare Hymenaeus and Alexander whom I have deliveredturned over to Satan so that they may learn not to blaspheme |
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First of all then I urge that supplications prayers intercessions and thanksgivings be made for alleveryone men |
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for kings and all who are in high positions so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life godlyin andall respectfulgodliness inand everydignity way |
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This is goodright and it is acceptable in the sight of God our Savior |
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who desires alleveryone men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth |
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For there is one God; and there is also one mediator between God and menhumankind the man Christ Jesus himself human |
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who gave himself as a ransom for all the—this testimony to which was borneattested at the properright time |
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For this I was appointed a preacherherald and an apostle I am telling the truth I am not lying a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth |
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I desire then that in every place the men should pray lifting up holy hands without anger or quarrelingargument; |
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also that the women should adorndress themselves modestly and sensiblydecently in seemlysuitable apparelclothing not with braidedtheir hair braided or with gold or pearls or costlyexpensive attireclothes |
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but bywith good deedsworks as befitsis proper for women who profess religionreverence for God |
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Let a woman learn in silence with allfull submissivenesssubmission |
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I permit no woman to teach or to have authority over mena man; she is to keep silent |
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Yet womanshe will be saved through bearingchildbearing childrenprovided ifthey shecontinue continues in faith and love and holiness with modesty |
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The saying is sure: Ifwhoever any one aspires to the office of bishop he desires a noble task |
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Now a bishop must be above reproach themarried husbandonly ofonce one wife temperate sensible dignifiedrespectable hospitable an apt teacher |
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nonot a drunkard not violent but gentle not quarrelsome and nonot a lover of money |
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He must manage his own household well keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way;— |
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for if asomeone man does not know how to manage his own household how can he take care forof Gods church |
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He must not be a recent convert or he may be puffed up with conceit and fall into the condemnation of the devil; |
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moreoverMoreover he must be well thought of by outsiders orso that he may not fall into reproachdisgrace and the snare of the devil |
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Deacons likewise must be serious not double tongued not addictedindulging toin much wine not greedy for gainmoney; |
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they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience |
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And let them alsofirst be tested first; then if they prove themselves blameless let them serve as deacons |
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TheWomen women likewise must be serious nonot slanderers but temperate faithful in all things |
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Let deacons be themarried husbandonly ofonce one wife and let them manage their children and their households well; |
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for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidenceboldness in the faith whichthat is in Christ Jesus |
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GreatWithout indeedany wedoubt confess is the mystery of our religion is great: He was manifestedrevealed in the flesh vindicated in thespirit Spirit seen by angels preachedproclaimed among theGentiles nations believed on in throughout the world taken up in glory |
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Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will departrenounce from the faith by givingpaying heedattention to deceitful spirits and doctrinesteachings of demons |
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through the pretensionshypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared with a hot iron |
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whoThey forbid marriage and enjoindemand abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth |
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For everything created by God is good and nothing is to be rejected ifprovided it is received with thanksgiving; |
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for then it is consecratedsanctified by theGods word ofand Godby and prayer |
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If you put these instructions before the brethrenbrothers and sisters you will be a good ministerservant of Christ Jesus nourished on the words of the faith and of the goodsound doctrineteaching whichthat you have followed |
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Have nothing to do with godlessprofane myths and sillyold mythswives tales Train yourself in godliness; |
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for while bodilyphysical training is of some value godliness is ofvaluable value in every way asholding it holds promise for both the present life and also for the life to come |
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For to this end we toil and strivestruggle because we have our hope set on the living God who is the Savior of all menpeople especially of those who believe |
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CommandThese are the things you must insist on and teach these things |
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TillUntil I comearrive attendgive attention to the public reading of scripture to preachingexhorting to teaching |
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Do not neglect the gift that is in you have which was given to you bythrough propheticprophecy utterancewith when the councillaying on of eldershands laidby theirthe handscouncil uponof youelders |
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PracticePut these dutiesthings into practice devote yourself to them so that all may see your progress |
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TakePay heedclose attention to yourself and to your teaching; holdcontinue toin thatthese things for byin so doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers |
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Do not rebukespeak harshly to an older man but exhortspeak to him as youto would a father; treatto younger men likeas brothers |
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to older women likeas mothers to younger women likeas sisters—with inabsolute all purity |
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Honor widows who are realreally widows |
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If a widow has children or grandchildren letthey themshould first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some returnrepayment to their parents; for this is acceptablepleasing in theGods sight of God |
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SheThe who is a real widow and is left all alone has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day; |
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whereasbut shethe widow who islives selffor indulgentpleasure is dead even while she lives |
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CommandGive thisthese commands as well so that they may be withoutabove reproach |
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IfAnd anywhoever one does not provide for his relatives and especially for his own family hemembers has disowneddenied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever |
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Let a widow be enrolledput on the list if she is not less than sixty years ofold ageand havinghas been themarried wifeonly of one husbandonce; |
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and she must be well attested for her good deedsworks as one who has brought up children shown hospitality washed the saints feet ofhelped the saints relieved the afflicted and devoted herself to doing good in every way |
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But refuse to enrolput younger widows on the list; for when theytheir growsensual wantondesires againstalienate them from Christ they desirewant to marry |
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Besides that they learn to be idlersidle gadding about from house to house; and they are not onlymerely idlersidle but also gossips and busybodies saying what they should not say |
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So I would have younger widows marry bear children ruleand manage their households andso as to give the enemyadversary no occasion to revile us |
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For some have already strayedturned afteraway to follow Satan |
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If any believing woman has relatives who are really widows let her assist them; let the church not be burdened so that it maycan assist those who are real widows |
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for the scripture says You shall not muzzle an ox whenwhile it is treading out the grain and The laborer deserves histo wagesbe paid |
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Never admitaccept any chargeaccusation against an elder except on the evidence of two or three witnesses |
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As for those who persist in sin rebuke them in the presence of all so that the rest also may stand in fear |
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In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I chargewarn you to keep these rulesinstructions without favorprejudice doing nothing fromon the basis of partiality |
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Do not beordain hastyanyone inhastily theand layingdo onnot of hands nor participate in anotherthe manssins sinsof others; keep yourself pure |
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No longer drink only water but usetake a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments |
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The sins of some menpeople are conspicuous pointingand precede them to judgment butwhile the sins of others appearfollow laterthem there |
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So also good deedsworks are conspicuous; and even when they are not they cannot remain hidden |
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Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and the teaching may not be defamedblasphemed |
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Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are brethrenmembers of the church; rather they must serve them all the bettermore since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved Teach and urge these duties |
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IfWhoever any one teaches otherwise and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching whichthat accordsis in accordance with godliness |
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he is puffedconceited upunderstanding with conceit he knows nothing; heand has a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words whichFrom producethese come envy dissension slander base suspicions |
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and wrangling among menthose who are depraved in mind and bereft of the truth imagining that godliness is a means of gain |
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ThereOf course there is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; |
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for we brought nothing into the world andso that we cannotcan take anythingnothing out of the worldit; |
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but if we have food and clothing with these we shallwill be content with these |
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But those who desirewant to be rich fall into temptation intoand aare snaretrapped intoby many senseless and hurtfulharmful desires that plunge menpeople into ruin and destruction |
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For the love of money is thea root of all evils;kinds itof isevil throughand thisin cravingtheir thateagerness to be rich some have wandered away from the faith and pierced theirthemselves hearts with many pangspains |
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But as for you man of God shun all this; aimpursue at righteousness godliness faith love steadfastnessendurance gentleness |
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Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called whenand for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses |
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In the presence of God who gives life to all things and of Christ Jesus who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession I charge you |
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I charge you to keep the commandment unstainedwithout andspot freeor fromblame reproach until the appearingmanifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ; |
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andwhich thishe will bebring madeabout manifest at the properright time—he bywho is the blessed and only Sovereign the King of kings and Lord of lords |
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whoIt is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light whom no manone has ever seen or can see; Toto him be honor and eternal dominion Amen |
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As for thethose richwho in thisthe worldpresent chargeage are rich command them not to be haughty noror to set their hopes on uncertainthe uncertainty of riches but rather on God who richly furnishesprovides us with everything tofor enjoyour enjoyment |
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They are to do good to be rich in good deedsworks liberalgenerous and generousready to share |
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thus layingstoring up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of the life whichthat really is life indeed |
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O Timothy guard what has been entrusted to you Avoid the godlessprofane chatter and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge; |
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for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith Grace be with you |