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for then it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe.

If a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn their religious duty to their own family and make some return to their parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

She who is a real widow, and is left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day;

In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus and of the elect angels I charge you to keep these rules without favor, doing nothing from partiality.

Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be defamed.

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

In the presence of God who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession,

As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus,

To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

I thank God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as did my fathers, when I remember you constantly in my prayers.

Hence I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands;

for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

Do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God,

the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant that they will repent and come to know the truth,

treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

All scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,