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Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them, and I have delivered them 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 act 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 they won't be blamed.

If any believing woman has widows in her family, she should help them, and the church should not be burdened, so that it can help those who are genuinely widows.

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

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

storing up for themselves a good reserve for the age to come, so that they may take hold of life that is real.

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, men who are corrupt in mind, worthless in regard to the faith.

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

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the proclamation might be fully made through me and all the Gentiles might hear. So I was rescued from the lion's mouth.

holding to the faithful message as taught, so that he will be able both to encourage with sound teaching and to refute those who contradict it.

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

so they may encourage the young women to love their husbands and to love their children,