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To this end we work hard and struggle,suffer abuse">[fn] because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, that is, of those who believe.Psalm 36:6; 1 Corinthians 4:11-12; 1 Timothy 6:17;">[xr]

A woman who is really a widow and is left all alone has placed her hope in God and devotes herself to petitions and prayers night and day.Luke 2:37; 18:1; Acts 26:7; 1 Corinthians 7:32;">[xr]

In the sight of God, Christ Jesus, and the chosen angels, I solemnly call on you to carry out these instructions without prejudice, doing nothing on the basis of partiality.1 Timothy 6:13; 2 Timothy 2:14; 4:1;">[xr]

All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as deserving of the highest respect,of full honor">[fn] so that the name of God and our teaching may not be discredited.slandered">[fn]Isaiah 52:5; Romans 2:24; Ephesians 6:5; Colossians 3:22; Titus 2:5,8-9; 1 Peter 2:18;">[xr]

But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness,faith">[fn] love, endurance, and gentleness.Deuteronomy 33:1; 2 Timothy 2:22; 3:17;">[xr]

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and in the sight of Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, I solemnly charge youDeuteronomy 32:39; 1 Samuel 2:6; Matthew 27:11; John 5:21; 18:37; 1 Timothy 5:21; Revelation 1:5; 3:14;">[xr]

Tell those who are rich in the present world not to be arrogant and not to place their confidence in anything as uncertain as riches. Instead, let them place their confidencelet them place their confidence">[fn] in God, who lavishly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.Job 1:31:24; Psalm 52:7; 62:10; Proverbs 23:5; Mark 10:24; Luke 12:21; Acts 14:17; 17:25; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Timothy 3:15; 4:10;">[xr]

to Timothy, my dear child. May grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord be yours!1 Timothy 1:2;">[xr]

I constantly thank my God - whom I serveworship">[fn] with a clear conscience, as my ancestors did - when I remember you in my prayers night and day,Acts 22:3; 23:1; 24:14; 27:23; Romans 1:8-9; Galatians 1:14; Ephesians 1:16; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; 3:10;">[xr]

For this reason, I am reminding you to fan into flames the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands.1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 4:14;">[xr]

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but one of power, love, and self-discipline.good judgment">[fn]Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; Romans 8:15;">[xr]

Do your best to present yourself to God as an approved worker who has nothing to be ashamed of, handling the word of truth with precision.

and gentle in refuting his opponents. After all, maybe God will allow them to repent and to come to a full knowledge of the truth,Acts 8:22; Galatians 6:1; 1 Timothy 2:4; 6:11; 2 Timothy 3:7; Titus 1:1; 1 Peter 3:15;">[xr]

All Scripture is God-breathedinspired by God">[fn] and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,Romans 15:4; 2 Peter 1:20-21;">[xr]

so that the man of God may be complete and thoroughly equipped for every good work.1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:21;">[xr]

In the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge those who are living and those who are dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I solemnly appeal to youActs 10:42; 1 Timothy 5:21; 6:13; 2 Timothy 2:14;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] Paul, a servantslave">[fn] of God, and yet an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God's elect and the full knowledge of the truth that leads tothat is according to">[fn] godliness,1 Timothy 3:16; 6:3; 2 Timothy 2:25;">[xr]

which is based on the hope of eternal life that God, who cannot lie, promised before the worldthe ages">[fn] began.Numbers 23:19; Romans 16:25; 1 Timothy 2:13; 2 Timothy 1:1,9; Titus 3:7; 1 Peter 1:20;">[xr]

At the right time he revealed his message through the proclamation that was entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.1 Thessalonians 2:4; 1 Timothy 1:1,11; 2:3; 4:10; 2 Timothy 1:10;">[xr]

To Titus, a genuine child in the faith we share. May grace and peacegrace, mercy, and peace">[fn] from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior be yours!Romans 1:12; 2 Corinthians 2:13; 4:13; 7:13; 12:18; Galatians 2:3; Ephesians 1:2; Colossians 1:2; 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2; 2 Peter 1:1;">[xr]