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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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To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.
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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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We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.
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We also know that the law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,
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for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine
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that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.
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Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.
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Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
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This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
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For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
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but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
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Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
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Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,
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(If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God’s church?)
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They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.
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if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
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Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.
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They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.
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For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
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because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.
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Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
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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.
