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and with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not accept the love of the truth so as to be saved.

Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord will spread rapidly and be glorified, just as it was also with you;

Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother or sister who leads a disorderly life and not one in accordance with the tradition which you received from us.

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;

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person so as not to associate with him, so that he will be put to shame.

Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand, and this is a distinguishing mark in every letter; this is the way I write.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus.

This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight,

Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive apparel,

A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness.

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

He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity

And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into disgrace and the snare of the devil.

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

by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron,

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;