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But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

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 role model for you, so that you would follow our example.

For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies.

But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary of doing good.

And yet do not regard that person as an enemy, but admonish that one as a brother or sister.

But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.

But we know that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and worldly, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.

But I do not allow a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a wrongdoer.

But women will be preserved through childbirth—if they continue in faith, love, and sanctity, with moderation.

not overindulging in wine, not a bully, but gentle, not contentious, free from the love of money.

(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?),

but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things.

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

But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

But stay away from worthless stories that are typical of old women. Rather, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;