But the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a faith without hypocrisy,

according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God that I was entrusted with.

Paul’s Thankfulness for the Mercy Shown to Him

I give thanks to the one who strengthens me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful, placing me into ministry,

and the grace of our Lord abounded with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

But because of this I was shown mercy, in order that in me foremost, Christ Jesus might demonstrate his total patience, for an example for those who are going to believe in him for eternal life.

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

Paul’s Charge to Timothy

I am setting before you this instruction, Timothy my child, in accordance with the prophecies spoken long ago about you, in order that by them you may fight the good fight,

who gave himself a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,

Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger and dispute.

Instructions for Women

Likewise also the women should adorn themselves in appropriate clothing, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold jewelry or pearls or expensive clothing,

but with good deeds which are fitting for women who profess godliness.

A woman must learn in quietness with all submission.

But she will be saved through the bearing of children, if she continues in faith and love and holiness with self-control.

managing his own household well, having children in submission with all dignity

holding the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience,

who forbid marrying and insist on abstaining from foods that God created for sharing in with thankfulness by those who believe and who know the truth,

because everything created by God is good and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thankfulness,

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, that was granted to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.

Instructions About Widows

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as a father, younger men as brothers,

older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity.

Honoring Worthy Elders and Dealing With Sinners

The elders who lead well must be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor by speaking and teaching.

I testify solemnly before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing according to partiality.

If anyone teaches other doctrine and does not devote himself to the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that is in accordance with godliness,

But godliness with contentment is a great means of gain.

But if we have food and clothing, with these things we will be content.