The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.

To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme.

For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

The Mystery of Godliness

I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that,

Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.

and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain.

who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.