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For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false,

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

nor did we eat anyone's bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you;

not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example.

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.

As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines,

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost, Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

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

and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil.

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Prescribe these things as well, so that they may be above reproach.

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are widows indeed.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against.

For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.

storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.