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And you know what is now restraining him, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.

For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work, but the one who now restrains it will continue until he is taken out of the way.

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.

…or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.

We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,

…for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.

This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

…but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.

This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

For those who have served well as deacons acquire for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

…in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.

For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,

…because it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.

This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance.

To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.

If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

A widow should be enrolled if she is at least sixty years old, faithful to her husband,

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

For the Scripture says, “Do not muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and, “The worker is worthy of his wages.”

…he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

…treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.

I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.

For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.

You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand.

From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.

This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith

To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.

…and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,

This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.

…knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

…knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.

I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ.

So although in Christ I am bold enough to order you to do what is proper,

I am sending back to you him who is my very heart.

For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—

…no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs.

But about the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.

For it is not to angels that He has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking.

But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

But somewhere it is testified in these words: “What is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him?

For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

For surely it is not the angels He helps, but the descendants of Abraham.

Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.

And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.

But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.

But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.

Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.

He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.

That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

That is why he is obligated to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people.

We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain, because you are dull of hearing.

For everyone who lives on milk is still an infant, inexperienced in the message of righteousness.

But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,

For land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is tended receives the blessing of God.

But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.