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so that all who have not believed the truth but took pleasure in unrighteousness will be condemned.

For this purpose he called you through our proclamation of the good news, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified everywhere, just as it is among you,

and we did not eat anyone's bread without paying for it; but with toil and labor we worked night and day, so that we might not burden any of you.

Take note of those who do not obey what we say in this letter; have nothing to do with them, so that they may be ashamed.

I urge you, as I did when I was on my way to Macedonia, to remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach any different doctrine,

But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display the utmost patience, making me an example to those who would come to believe in him for eternal life.

I am giving you these instructions, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies made earlier about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight,

among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have turned over to Satan, so that they may learn not to blaspheme.

for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity.

Moreover, he must be well thought of by outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you so that,

Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.

Give these commands as well, so that they may be above reproach.

and so they incur condemnation for having violated their first pledge.

So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, and manage their households, so as to give the adversary no occasion to revile us.

If any believing woman has relatives who are really widows, let her assist them; let the church not be burdened, so that it can assist those who are real widows.

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest also may stand in fear.

So also good works are conspicuous; and even when they are not, they cannot remain hidden.