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For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if received with thanksgiving:

For it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable to all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.

For therefore we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God who is the Savior of all men, especially of those that believe.

Take heed to thyself and to thy doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou wilt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.

But if any widow hath children or nephews, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

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

Well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath lodged strangers, if she hath washed the saints' feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will 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 laborer [is] worthy of his reward.

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

For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some have coveted, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

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

For which cause I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the imposition of my hands.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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

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

And if a man also striveth for masteries, [yet] is he not crowned, except he striveth lawfully.