Study Desk

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take note of that person; don’t associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach false doctrine

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

Timothy, my son, I am giving you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies previously made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the good fight,

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered to Satan, so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.

But if I should be delayed, I have written so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Practice these things; be committed to them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

Command this also, so that they will be above reproach.

If any believing woman has widows in her family, let her help them. Let the church not be burdened, so that it can help widows in genuine need.

Publicly rebuke those who sin, so that the rest will be afraid.

All who are under the yoke as slaves should regard their own masters as worthy of all respect, so that God’s name and his teaching will not be blasphemed.

storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of what is truly life.

Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.

This is why I endure all things for the elect: so that they also may obtain salvation, which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

So if anyone purifies himself from anything dishonorable, he will be a special instrument, set apart, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

Just as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so these also resist the truth. They are men who are corrupt in mind and worthless in regard to the faith.

so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.