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To Timothy, a true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,

And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck,

for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle--I am speaking the truth in Christ [fn] and not lying--a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Nevertheless she will be saved in childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed.

Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, [fn] in faith, in purity.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

having condemnation because they have cast off their first faith.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.