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And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith.

For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you,

nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you.

We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow.

For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat."

And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right.

We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

for adulterers and perverts, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine

But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—

for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.

And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles.

but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe.