Study Desk

The purpose of this command is for people to have love, a love that comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a true faith.

We also know that the law is not made for good people but for those who are against the law and for those who refuse to follow it. It is for people who are against God and are sinful, who are unholy and ungodly, who kill their fathers and mothers, who murder,

But I was given mercy so that in me, the worst of all sinners, Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. His patience with me made me an example for those who would believe in him and have life forever.

First, I tell you to pray for all people, asking God for what they need and being thankful to him.

Pray for rulers and for all who have authority so that we can have quiet and peaceful lives full of worship and respect for God.

Instead, they should do good deeds, which is right for women who say they worship God.

Those who serve well as deacons are making an honorable place for themselves, and they will be very bold in their faith in Christ Jesus.

The true widow, who is all alone, puts her hope in God and continues to pray night and day for God's help.

Whoever does not care for his own relatives, especially his own family members, has turned against the faith and is worse than someone who does not believe in God.

She must be known for her good works—works such as raising her children, welcoming strangers, washing the feet of God's people, helping those in trouble, and giving her life to do all kinds of good deeds.

They will be judged for not doing what they first promised to do.

If any woman who is a believer has widows in her family, she should care for them herself. The church should not have to care for them. Then it will be able to take care of those who are truly widows.

This person is full of pride and understands nothing, but is sick with a love for arguing and fighting about words. This brings jealousy, fighting, speaking against others, evil mistrust,

By doing that, they will be saving a treasure for themselves as a strong foundation for the future. Then they will be able to have the life that is true life.

Remembering that you cried for me, I want very much to see you so I can be filled with joy.

So do not be ashamed to tell people about our Lord Jesus, and do not be ashamed of me, in prison for the Lord. But suffer with me for the Good News. God, who gives us the strength to do that,

When he came to Rome, he looked eagerly for me until he found me.

In a large house there are not only things made of gold and silver, but also things made of wood and clay. Some things are used for special purposes, and others are made for ordinary jobs.

All who make themselves clean from evil will be used for special purposes. They will be made holy, useful to the Master, ready to do any good work.

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing people what is wrong in their lives, for correcting faults, and for teaching how to live right.