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For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of them that believe.

Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching: continue in them, for in so doing thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

and to requite their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God.

But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own family, he hath denied the faith and is worse than an infidel.

having been the wife of one husband, Well reported of for good works, if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the feet of the saints, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

But the younger widows refuse; for when they are waxed wanton against Christ, they want to marry;

For some are already turned aside after Satan.

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn: and, The labourer is worthy of his reward.

Drink water no longer, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thy frequent infirmities.

For we brought nothing into the world: it is manifest that neither can we carry any thing out.

For the love of money is the root of all evils; which some coveting, have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Treasuring up for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

For God hath not given us the Spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and sobriety.

For which cause also I suffer these things: yet I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have trusted, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed to him, until that day.

The Lord give mercy to the family of Onesiphorus; for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

Remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David, raised from the dead according to my gospel; For which I endure affliction even unto bonds,

Therefore I suffer all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is through Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

But avoid profane empty babblings; for they will increase to more ungodliness.

If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, consecrated and fit for the master's use, prepared for every good work.

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, arrogant, proud, evil-speakers,