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Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,

At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and self-control.

He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time eternal.

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,

A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.

But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.

And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.

having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!