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But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.

Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers,

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry

Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.

(No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.)

The sins of some people are conspicuous, going before them to judgment, but the sins of others appear later.

But godliness with contentment is great gain,

But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.