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Yet, don't treat him like an enemy, but warninstruct">[fn] him like a brother.Leviticus 19:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; Titus 3:10;">[xr]

that is, if he understands that the law is not intended for righteousinnocent">[fn] people but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for those who are unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers, their mothers, or other people,Galatians 3:19; 5:23;">[xr]

In the past I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violentan arrogant">[fn] man. But I received mercy because I acted ignorantly in my unbelief,Luke 23:34; John 9:39,41; Acts 3:17; 8:3; 9:1; 26:9; 1 Corinthians 15:9; Philippians 3:6;">[xr]

But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner,sinner">[fn] Christ Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.Acts 13:39; 2 Corinthians 4:1;">[xr]

but through good works. This is proper for women who claim to have reverence for God.1 Peter 3:4;">[xr]

He must not drink excessively or be a violent person, but instead be gentle. He must not be argumentative or a lover of money.1 Timothy 3:8; 2 Timothy 2:24; Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 5:2;">[xr]

But they must first be tested. Then, if they prove to be blameless, they may become deacons.

Their wivesWomen">[fn] must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything.Titus 2:3;">[xr]

Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women, but train yourself in godliness.1 Timothy 1:4; 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:16,23; 4:4; Titus 1:14; Hebrews 5:14;">[xr]

Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for other believers in your speech, behavior, love, faithfulness,faith">[fn] and purity.1 Corinthians 16:11; Titus 2:7,15; 1 Peter 5:3;">[xr]

Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treattreat">[fn] younger men like brothers,Leviticus 19:32;">[xr]

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to respect their own family by repaying their parents, for this is pleasing in God's sight.Genesis 45:10-11; Matthew 15:4; Ephesians 6:1-2; 1 Timothy 2:3;">[xr]

But the widowthe one">[fn] who lives for pleasure is dead while she lives.James 5:5;">[xr]

But do not include younger widows on your list.on your list">[fn] For whenever their natural desires cause them to lose their devotion to Christ, they want to remarry.

At the same time, they also learn how to be lazy while going from house to house. Not only this, but they even become gossips and keep busy by interfering in other people's lives, saying things they should not say.2 Thessalonians 3:11;">[xr]

Stop drinking only water, but use a little wine for your stomach because of your frequent illnesses.Psalm 104:15;">[xr]

But people who want to get rich keep toppling into temptation and are trapped by many stupid and harmful desires that plunge them into destruction and ruin.Proverbs 15:27; 20:21; 28:20; Matthew 13:22; 1 Timothy 1:19; 3:7; James 5:1;">[xr]

But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness,faith">[fn] love, endurance, and gentleness.Deuteronomy 33:1; 2 Timothy 2:22; 3:17;">[xr]

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.good judgment">[fn]Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:15;">[xr]

He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own works but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.before the times of the ages">[fn]Romans 3:20; 8:28; 9:11; 16:25; Ephesians 1:4; 3:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:7; 1 Timothy 1:1; Titus 1:2; 3:4-5; Hebrews 3:1; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr]