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But godliness with contentment is great gain.

But they that will be rich, fall into temptation, and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

But thou, O man of God, flee from these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;

Who hath saved us, and called [us] with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before the world began;

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found [me].

In which I suffer trouble, as an evil-doer, [even] to bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Of these things put [them] in remembrance, charging [them] before the Lord that they contend not about words to no profit, [but] to the subverting of the hearers.

But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase to more ungodliness.

But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor.

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they gender contentions.

And the servant of the Lord must not contend; but be gentle to all [men], apt to teach, patient,

Having a form of godliness, but denying its power: from such turn away.

But they shall proceed no further: for their folly will be manifest to all [men], as theirs also was.

But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long-suffering, charity, patience,

Persecutions, afflictions which came to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of [them] all the Lord delivered me.