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but test all things. Hold on to what is good.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one now restraining will do so until he is out of the way,

so that all will be condemned—those who did not believe the truth but delighted in unrighteousness.

But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth.

But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen and guard you from the evil one.

It is not that we don’t have the right to support, but we did it to make ourselves an example to you so that you would imitate us.

For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies.

But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary in doing good.

Yet don’t consider him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

even though I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an arrogant man. But I received mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief,

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.

but with good works, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

And Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and transgressed.

But she will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with good sense.

not an excessive drinker, not a bully but gentle, not quarrelsome, not greedy.

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.

But have nothing to do with pointless and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness.

For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.