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

who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the witness for this proper time.

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

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

For it was Adam who was first formed, and then Eve.

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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

for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

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.

For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.

Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

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.

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

having a reputation for good works; if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in affliction, if she has devoted herself to every good work.

But refuse to put younger widows on the list, for when they feel sensual desires in disregard of Christ, they want to get married,

Therefore, I want younger widows to get married, bear children, keep house, and give the enemy no opportunity for reviling,

for some have already turned aside after Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You shall not muzzle the ox while it is threshing," and "The laborer is worthy of his wages."

Do not lay hands upon anyone hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself pure.