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But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them learn first to be godly to their own house and to make a return payment to their forebears, for this is good and pleasing before God.

But honor the one being the true widow, even having been left alone, who has set her hope on God and continues in petitions and prayers night and day.

But the one living wantonly has died while living.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

But refuse younger widows; for whenever they grow lustful against Christ, they desire to marry,

and with it all, they also learn to be idle, going around the houses, and not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, speaking the things not proper.

No longer drink water, but use a little wine on account of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.

The sins of some men are plain before, going before to judgment, but indeed some follow after.

And those having believing masters, let them not despise them , because they are brothers, but rather let them serve as slaves, because they are believing and beloved ones, those receiving of the good service in return. Teach and exhort these things.

he has been puffed up, understanding nothing, but is sick concerning doubts and arguments, out of which comes envy, strife, evil-speakings, evil suspicions,

But godliness with contentment is great gain.

But having food and clothing, we will be satisfied with these.

But those purposing to be rich fall into temptation, and a snare, and many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into ruin and destruction.

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and meekness.

Charge the rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to set hope on the uncertainty of riches, but in the living God, the One offering to us richly all things for enjoyment;

For God did not give a spirit of cowardice to us, but of power and of love and of self-control.

Then do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me, His prisoner. But suffer hardship with the gospel, according to the power of God,

the One having saved us and having called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace given to us in Christ Jesus before eternal times,

but now revealed through the appearance of our Savior, Jesus Christ, indeed making death of no effect, bringing life and incorruptibility to light through the gospel,

For which cause I also suffer these things. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to guard my deposit until that Day.