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She must be well known for her good works as a woman who has raised children, welcomed strangers, washed the saints' feet, helped the suffering, and devoted herself to doing good in every way.Genesis 18:4; 19:2; Luke 7:38,44; John 13:5,14; Acts 16:15; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9;">[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.

For some widowswidows">[fn] have already turned away to follow Satan.

For the Scripture says, "You must not muzzle an ox while it is treading out grain,"Deuteronomy 25:4">[fn] and "A worker deserves his pay."Luke 10:7">[fn]Leviticus 19:13; Deuteronomy 24:14-15; 25:4; Matthew 10:10; Luke 10:7; 1 Corinthians 9:9;">[xr]

As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the others will also be afraid.Deuteronomy 13:11; Galatians 2:11,14; Titus 1:13;">[xr]

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

he is a conceited person and does not understand anything. He has an unhealthy craving for arguments and debates. This produces jealousy, rivalry, slander, evil suspicions,1 Corinthians 8:2; 1 Timothy 1:4,7; 2 Timothy 2:23; Titus 3:9;">[xr]

For we did not bring anything into the world, and surelysurely">[fn] we cannot take anything out of it.Job 1:1:21; Psalm 49:17; Proverbs 27:24; Ecclesiastes 5:15;">[xr]

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, in their eagerness to get rich, have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with much pain.Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 16:19;">[xr]

Fight the good fight for the faith. Keep your hold on eternal life, to which you were called and about which you gave a good testimony in front of many witnesses.1 Corinthians 9:25-26; Philippians 3:12,14; 1 Timothy 1:18; 6:19; 2 Timothy 4:7; Hebrews 13:23;">[xr]

Tell those who are rich in the present world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidencelet them place their confidence">[fn] in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.Job 1:31:24; Psalm 52:7; 62:10; Proverbs 23:5; Mark 10:24; Luke 12:21; Acts 14:17; 17:25; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Timothy 3:15; 4:10;">[xr]

By doing this they store up a treasure for themselves that is a good foundation for the future, so that they can take hold of the life that is real.Matthew 6:20; 19:21; Luke 12:33; 16:9; 1 Timothy 6:12;">[xr]

For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 4:14;">[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]

Therefore, never be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, by God's power, join me in suffering for the sake of the gospel.Romans 1:16; Ephesians 3:1; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 1:24; 1 Timothy 2:6; 2 Timothy 4:5; Revelation 1:2;">[xr]

For the sake of this gospelFor which">[fn] I was appointed to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.of the Gentiles">[fn]Acts 9:15; Ephesians 3:7-8; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17;">[xr]

That is why I suffer as I do. However, I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I'm convinced that he is able to protect what he has entrusted to mewhat I have entrusted to him">[fn] until that day.Ephesians 3:1; 1 Timothy 6:20; 2 Timothy 2:9; 4:8; 1:18; 1 Peter 4:19;">[xr]

May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care ofrefreshed">[fn] me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.Matthew 5:7; Acts 28:20; Ephesians 6:20; 2 Timothy 4:19; 1:8;">[xr]

Instead, when he arrived in Rome he searched diligently for me and found me.

As for you, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.Ephesians 6:10; 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2;">[xr]