The Lord’s Grace to Paul

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.

Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.

For Adam was formed first, then Eve.

They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.

In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.

Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.

For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.

But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead even while she lives.

But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning.

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not obvious cannot remain hidden forever.

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves.

False Teachers and the Love of Money

These are the things you are to teach and insist on.

In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you

who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.

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.