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Neither did we eat bread for nothing from any of you, but worked with hard labor and toiled night and day so that we might not be a burden to any of you:

For even when we were with you, we commanded this very thing to you, that whoever is unwilling to work should likewise not eat.

For we hear that there are some men among you who lead an evil life, and do not work at all, but are busybodies.

Knowing this, that the law is not made for the righteous, but for the wicked and rebellious, for the ungodly, and for sinners, for the profane and unholy, for those who abuse their fathers and ill-treat their mothers, for murderers,

For whoremongers, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers of well-born sons, for liars, for perjurers, and for whatever is contrary to sound doctrine;

Howbeit for this cause he had mercy on me, that in me first Jesus Christ may shew forth all patience, for a pattern to those who should hereafter believe in him to life everlasting.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I BESEECH you, therefore, first of all to offer to God, petitions, prayers, supplications, and thanksgiving for all men,

For kings and for all in authority; that we may live a quiet and peaceable life, in all purity and Godliness.

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour:

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Who gave himself a ransom for all, a testimony which came in due time.

For that testimony I was appointed a preacher and an apostle; I tell the truth and I lie not; and I became the teacher of the Gentiles in a true faith.

I do not think it seemly for a woman to debate publicly or otherwise usurp the authority of men but should be silent.

For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

For if a man does not know how to rule well his own household, how shall he take care of the church of God?

For those who minister well earn good recognition for themselves and grow more familiar with the faith of Jesus Christ.

Who prohibit marriage, and demand abstinence from foods which God has created for use and thanksgiving of those who believe and know the truth.

For all things created by God are good, nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

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