Study Desk

As for us, we can't help but thank God for you, dear brothers and sisters loved by the Lord. We are always thankful that God chose you to be among the first to experience salvation—a salvation that came through the Spirit who makes you holy and through your belief in the truth.

Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we ask you to pray for us. Pray that the Lord's message will spread rapidly and be honored wherever it goes, just as when it came to you.

Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people, for not everyone is a believer.

For you know that you ought to imitate us. We were not idle when we were with you.

We never accepted food from anyone without paying for it. We worked hard day and night so we would not be a burden to any of you.

As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.

When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to the truth.

For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders.

The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching

Timothy, my son, here are my instructions for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight well in the Lord's battles.

Cling to your faith in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked.

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.

Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.

For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.

He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.

For women who claim to be devoted to God should make themselves attractive by the good things they do.

For God made Adam first, and afterward he made Eve.

For if a man cannot manage his own household, how can he take care of God's church?

For we know it is made acceptable by the word of God and prayer.

"Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come."