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should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of
them all. 16 But God had mercy on me so that
Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of
his great patience with even the worst sinners.
Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 All honor
and glory to God forever and ever! He is the
eternal King, the unseen one who never dies;
he alone is God. Amen.
Timothy’s Responsibility
18 Timothy, my son, here are my instructions
for you, based on the prophetic words spoken about you earlier. May they help you fight
well in the Lord’s battles. 19 Cling to your faith
in Christ, and keep your conscience clear. For
some people have deliberately violated their
consciences; as a result, their faith has been
shipwrecked. 20 Hymenaeus and Alexander are
two examples. I threw them out and handed
them over to Satan so they might learn not to
blaspheme God.
Instructions about Worship
I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
Ask God to help them; intercede on their
behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way
for kings and all who are in authority so that
we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by
godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases
God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be
saved and to understand the truth. 5 For,
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There is one God and one Mediator who
can reconcile God and humanity—the man
Christ Jesus. 6 He gave his life to purchase
freedom for everyone.
This is the message God gave to the world at
just the right time. 7 And I have been chosen as
a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this
message about faith and truth. I’m not exaggerating—just telling the truth.
8 In every place of worship, I want men to
pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from
anger and controversy.
9 And I want women to be modest in their
appearance.* They should wear decent and
appropriate clothing and not draw attention
to themselves by the way they fix their hair or
by wearing gold or pearls or expensive clothes.
10 For women who claim to be devoted to God
should make themselves attractive by the good
things they do.
11 Women should learn quietly and submissively. 12 I do not let women teach men or have
authority over them.* Let them listen quietly.
13 For God made Adam first, and afterward he
made Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived by Satan. The woman was deceived, and
sin was the result. 15 But women will be saved
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through childbearing,* assuming they continue
to live in faith, love, holiness, and modesty.
Leaders in the Church
This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone
aspires to be a church leader,* he desires
an honorable position.” 2 So a church leader
must be a man whose life is above reproach. He
must be faithful to his wife.* He must exercise
self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation. He must enjoy having guests in his home,
and he must be able to teach. 3 He must not be a
heavy drinker* or be violent. He must be gentle,
not quarrelsome, and not love money. 4 He must
manage his own family well, having children
who respect and obey him. 5 For if a man cannot
manage his own household, how can he take
care of God’s church?
6 A church leader must not be a new believer,
because he might become proud, and the devil
would cause him to fall.* 7 Also, people outside
the church must speak well of him so that he will
not be disgraced and fall into the devil’s trap.
8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be
heavy drinkers or dishonest with money. 9 They
must be committed to the mystery of the faith
now revealed and must live with a clear conscience. 10 Before they are appointed as deacons,
let them be closely examined. If they pass the
test, then let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, their wives* must be respected and must not slander others. They must
exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he
must manage his children and household well.
13 Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded
with respect from others and will have increased
confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
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The Truths of Our Faith
14 I am writing these things to you now, even
though I hope to be with you soon, 15 so that if
I am delayed, you will know how people must
conduct themselves in the household of God.
This is the church of the living God, which is
the pillar and foundation of the truth.
16 Without question, this is the great mystery
of our faith*:
Christ* was revealed in a human body
and vindicated by the Spirit.*
He was seen by angels
2:9 Or to pray in modest apparel. 2:12 Or teach men or usurp
their authority. 2:15 Or will be saved by accepting their role as
mothers, or will be saved by the birth of the Child. 3:1 Or an
overseer, or a bishop; also in 3:2, 6. 3:2 Or must have only one
wife, or must be married only once; Greek reads must be the
husband of one wife; also in 3:12. 3:3 Greek must not drink
too much wine; similarly in 3:8. 3:6 Or he might fall into the
same judgment as the devil. 3:11 Or the women deacons. The
Greek word can be translated women or wives. 3:16a Or of
godliness. 3:16b Greek He who; other manuscripts read God.
3:16c Or in his spirit.