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as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

for fornicators, for abusers of themselves with men, for menstealers, for liars, for false swearers, and if there be any other thing contrary to the sound doctrine;

I thank him that enabled me, [even] Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to [his] service;

howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ shew forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them which should hereafter believe on him unto eternal life.

Now unto the King eternal, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, [be] honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, [himself] man, Christ Jesus,

who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony [to be borne] in its own times;

For Adam was first formed, then Eve;

For they that have served well as deacons gain to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer.

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little; but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life which now is, and of that which is to come.

For to this end we labour and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of them that believe.

Take heed to thyself, and to thy teaching. Continue in these things; for in doing this thou shalt save both thyself and them that hear thee.

But if any widow hath children or grandchildren, let them learn first to shew piety towards their own family, and to requite their parents: for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

But if any provideth not for his own, and specially his own household, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

well reported of for good works; if she hath brought up children, if she hath used hospitality to strangers, if she hath washed the saints’ feet, if she hath relieved the afflicted, if she hath diligently followed every good work.

But younger widows refuse: for when they have waxed wanton against Christ, they desire to marry;