But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith.

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and worldly, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost.

Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the foremost sinner Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

for bodily training is just slightly beneficial, but godliness is beneficial for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

Do not lay hands upon anyone too quickly and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others; keep yourself free from sin.

The sins of some people are quite evident, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins follow after.