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For while we were with you, this we commanded you, that every one who willeth not to work, neither should he eat.

For we hear that there are some among you who walk wickedly, and nothing work, unless vain things.

16 But for this he had compassion upon me, that in me first Jeshu Meshiha might show all long-suffering, as an exhibition [fn] for them who should believe in him unto everlasting life.

But to the King who is eternal, incorruptible, and unseen, who is one Aloha, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

For those who this have put away from them of faith have been emptied;

1 I REQUIRE [fn] then from thee, that, before every thing supplication be offered to Aloha, and prayer and intercession and thanksgiving for all men;

2 for kings and princes, [fn] that an habitation quiet and tranquil we may inhabit in all the fear of Aloha and purity.

For this is good and acceptable before Aloha our Saviour;

For one is Aloha, and one is the Mediator of Aloha and of men; the man Jeshu Meshiha,

who gave himself a ransom for every man; a testimony which cometh in its time,

I wish then for men to pray in every place, uplifting their hands purely and without wrath and without disputations.

12 for unto the wife to teach [fn] I permit not, neither to be authoritative [fn] over the husband, but to be in quietude.

For Adam was formed first, then Hava;

For if his own house he know not to rule well, how is he able to rule the church of Aloha ?

For they who minister well, a good degree acquire for themselves, and much openness of face in the faith of Jeshu Meshiha.

for it is sanctified by the word of Aloha, and by prayer.

For the exercise of the body a little time profiteth; but righteousness in every thing profiteth, and hath the promise of the life of this time, and of the future.

for on this account we labour and are reproached, because we hope in Aloha the Living, who is the Saviour of all men, and especially of the believers.

And take heed to thyself, and to thy doctrine, and persevere in them; for while these thou doest, thyself wilt thou save, and them who hear thee.

And if there be a widow who hath children, or children's children, let them learn first to do justly for their families, and to repay the debts (owing) to their parents; for this is acceptable before Aloha.