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Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed.

Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

for by professing it some have swerved from the faith. Grace be with you.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.

Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some.

So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men corrupted in mind and disqualified regarding the faith.

You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,

and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God's elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness,

To Titus, my true child in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,