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But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should first learn to fulfill their duty toward their own household and so repay their parents what is owed them. For this is what pleases God.

But the one who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

But if someone does not provide for his own, especially his own family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

and has a reputation for good works: as one who has raised children, practiced hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, helped those in distress—as one who has exhibited all kinds of good works.

and so incur judgment for breaking their former pledge.

For some have already wandered away to follow Satan.

For the scripture says, " Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain ," and, "The worker deserves his pay."

(Stop drinking just water, but use a little wine for your digestion and your frequent illnesses.)

The sins of some people are obvious, going before them into judgment, but for others, they show up later.

For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either.

For the love of money is the root of all evils. Some people in reaching for it have strayed from the faith and stabbed themselves with many pains.

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

In this way they will save up a treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the future and so lay hold of what is truly life.

For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me, a prisoner for his sake, but by God's power accept your share of suffering for the gospel.

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher.

But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me.

for which I suffer hardship to the point of imprisonment as a criminal, but God's message is not imprisoned!

So I endure all things for the sake of those chosen by God, that they too may obtain salvation in Christ Jesus and its eternal glory.