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nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you;

not because we do not have the authority, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would imitate us.

And if anyone does not obey our word in this letter, take special note of that person to not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.

As I exhorted you when going to Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may command certain ones not to teach a different doctrine,

Yet for this reason I was shown mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate all His patience as an example for those who are going to believe upon Him for eternal life.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

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

and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation of the devil.

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

And command these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

If any believing woman has widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.

Those who continue in sin, reprove in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful.

So also good works are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.

All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be slandered.

For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.

storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

longing to see you, having remembered your tears, so that I may be filled with joy,

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.