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But refuse to enroll younger widows, for when they are drawn away from Christ by desire, they want to marry

For some have already turned away to follow Satan.

For the Scripture says: Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain, and, the worker is worthy of his wages.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pains.

Fight the good fight for the faith; take hold of eternal life that you were called to and have made a good confession about in the presence of many witnesses.

storing up for themselves a good reserve for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, for the promise of life in Christ Jesus:

For God has not given us a spirit of fearfulness, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.

So don't be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me His prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.

For this gospel I was appointed a herald, apostle, and teacher,

On the contrary, when he was in Rome, he diligently searched for me and found me.

Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

I suffer for it to the point of being bound like a criminal, but God's message is not bound.

This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Him, we will also live with Him;

if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver bowls, but also those of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable.

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.