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But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.

But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap, and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge people into ruin and destruction.

For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

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.

I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day,

For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.

who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity,

for which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.

Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver implements, but also implements of wood and of earthenware, and some are for honor while others are for dishonor.

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these.

Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

To Titus, my true son in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

For the overseer must be beyond reproach as God's steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not overindulging in wine, not a bully, not greedy for money,

One of them, a prophet of their own, said, "Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons."