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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,
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Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers
As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer
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The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.
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The Charge to Timothy Renewed
Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well,
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who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
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Reasons for Paul’s Instructions
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,
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Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.
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For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
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Command and teach these things.
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Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
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to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.
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Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
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In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
