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and so they incur condemnation for having violated their first pledge.

For some have already strayed after Satan.

for the scripture says, "You shall not muzzle an ox when it is treading out the grain," and, "The laborer deserves his wages."

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear.

No longer drink only water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent ailments.

he is puffed up with conceit, he knows nothing; he has a morbid craving for controversy and for disputes about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, base suspicions,

for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world;

For the love of money is the root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced their hearts with many pangs.

But as for you, man of God, shun all this; aim at righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

As for the rich in this world, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on uncertain riches but on God who richly furnishes us with everything to enjoy.

thus laying up for themselves a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life which is life indeed.

for by professing it some have missed the mark as regards the faith. Grace be with you.

for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control.

Do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God,

For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher,

and therefore I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiph'orus, for he often refreshed me; he was not ashamed of my chains,

but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me eagerly and found me--

Think over what I say, for the Lord will grant you understanding in everything.

the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered.