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It was not because we have not that right, but to give you in our conduct an example to imitate.

Do not look on him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.

understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

though I formerly blasphemed and persecuted and insulted him; but I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief,

but I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience for an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life.

but by good deeds, as befits women who profess religion.

and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

no drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, and no lover of money.

The women likewise must be serious, no slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these instructions to you so that,

Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Do not rebuke an older man but exhort him as you would a father; treat younger men like brothers,

But refuse to enrol younger widows; for when they grow wanton against Christ they desire to marry,

Besides that, they learn to be idlers, gadding about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies, saying what they should not.

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

The sins of some men are conspicuous, pointing to judgment, but the sins of others appear later.

but if we have food and clothing, with these we shall be content.

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and hurtful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction.

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

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.