Study Desk

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.

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

Give these instructions as well, so that they may be above reproach.

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them and the church must not be burdened, so that it may assist those who are actually widows.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against.

For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it, either.

storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.

No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, worthless in regard to the faith.

so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work.

But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that through me the proclamation might be fully accomplished, and that all the Gentiles might hear; and I was rescued out of the lion's mouth.

holding firmly the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict it.

This testimony is true. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children,

to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored.

sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.

not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.