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But as for you, brothers, do not lose heart in doing good.

And yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

But the goal of our command is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and an unhypocritical faith.

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and godless, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women professing godliness.

But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into trespass.

But she will be saved through the bearing of children, if they continue in faith and love and sanctification with self-restraint.

not addicted to wine or pugnacious, but considerate, peaceable, free from the love of money;

(but if a man does not know how to lead his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

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.

But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons,

But refuse godless myths fit only for old women. On the other hand, train yourself for the purpose of godliness,

for bodily training is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but show yourself as a model to those who believe in word, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather plead with him as a father, to the younger men as brothers,

but if any widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to practice piety in regard to their own family and to make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.