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For we hear that there are some among you who are idle. They are not busy but busybodies.

Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and provide for themselves.

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

We know that the law is not meant for a righteous person, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

for the sexually immoral and homosexuals, for slave traders, liars, perjurers, and for whatever else is contrary to the sound teaching

But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in him for eternal life.

First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone,

for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the man Christ Jesus,

who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.

For this I was appointed a herald, an apostle (I am telling the truth; I am not lying), and a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

but with good works, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

Deacons, likewise, should be worthy of respect, not hypocritical, not drinking a lot of wine, not greedy for money,

For those who have served well as deacons acquire a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

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

For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

For this reason we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.

Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

Pay close attention to your life and your teaching; persevere in these things, for in doing this you will save both yourself and your hearers.