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So that we ourselves take pride in you in the churches of God for your untroubled mind and your faith in all the troubles and sorrows which you are going through;

So that glory may be given to the name of our Lord Jesus through you, and you may have glory in him, by the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Who puts himself against all authority, lifting himself up over all which is named God or is given worship; so that he takes his seat in the Temple of God, putting himself forward as God.

So that they all may be judged, who had no faith in what is true, but took pleasure in evil.

So then, brothers, be strong in purpose, and keep the teaching which has been given to you by word or by letter from us.

Not because we have not the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, so that you might do the same.

And if any man does not give attention to what we have said in this letter, take note of that man, and keep away from him, so that he may be shamed.

Desiring to be teachers of the law, though they have no knowledge of what they say or of the statements which they make so certainly.

But for this reason I was given mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might make clear all his mercy, as an example to those who in the future would have faith in him to eternal life.

Now to the King eternal, ever-living, unseen, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. So be it.

This order I give to you, Timothy my son, in harmony with the words of the prophets about you, so that by them you may be strong, fighting the good fight,

Such are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have given up to Satan, so that they may say no more evil words against God.

For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

Have a care for these things; give yourself to them with all your heart, so that all may see how you go forward.

Give attention to yourself and your teaching. Go on in these things; for in doing so you will get salvation for yourself and for those who give hearing to you.

Give orders to this effect, so that no evil may be said of anyone.

So it is my desire that the younger widows may be married and have children, controlling their families, and giving the Evil One no chance to say anything against them,

If any woman of the faith has relations who are widows, let her give them help, so that the care of them does not come on the church, and so it may give help to those who are truly widowed.

Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.