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1 Timothy 1
I really want to see you—I remember your tears—
because I want to be filled with joy.
12 I have grace in that our master, Christ Jesus, is making me strong:
He considers me faithful, appointing me into service—
13 a former blasphemer, persecutor, and know-it-all.
I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly, out of unbelief.
14 Our master’s grace overflowed with faith and love in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2
1 So I encourage everyone to first make thankful, intercessory prayer requests for all the people.
2 Like for kings, and everyone who holds authority.
This way we can go through life in peace and quiet,
applying religion and dignity to all.
3 This is good and pleasing to God our savior,
4 who wants all people to be saved, and come to a knowledge of truth.
8 So I want the men to pray everywhere, lifting clean hands—
without anger or debate. 9 Women the same.
In ordinary clothing, with modesty and moderation: No fancy braids, gold, pearls, expensive dress.
10 Instead, whatever’s appropriate for women who claim to worship God through good deeds.
11 Women: Learn silently. In obedience to everything.
12 (I don’t allow women to teach, nor shout over a man; she’s to be silent.)
13 For Adam was formed first. Then Eve.
14 Adam wasn’t deceived. The woman, deceived, overstepped.
15 Eve will be saved, by the Child descended from her.
Women too, if they stay in faith, love, and holiness with moderation.
1 Timothy 3
1 Here's a trusty saying: “If anyone hopes to become a supervisor, he covets a good work.”
2 So a supervisor has to be: Above criticism. Monogamous. Self-controlled.
Prudent. Life in order. Loves strangers. Willing to teach. 3 Not big on wine.
Not a fighter, but kind; people don’t want to fight them. Doesn’t love money.
4 They manage their own house well: Their children seek their advice about everything, and have great regard for them.
5 (If someone can’t manage their own house, how can they manage God’s church?)
6 Not a newbie, lest they think too much of themselves and the devil knock them down.
7 Other people must have a good witness of them, lest they get a bad reputation and the devil entrap them.
8 Deacons likewise must be: Well-regarded. Not two-faced. Not a huge fan of alcohol.
Not greedy for success. 9 Committed to the mysteries of the faith.
Clean in conscience— 10 check them out first, and have those who pass, serve.
11 Spouses likewise: Well-regarded. Not opposing their spouse’s duties.
Not mixed up with alcohol. Faithful in all things.
12 Deacons must be monogamous, with good, well-behaved kids, and their own homes.
13 Those who serve well, in good standing, gain along with that more confident faith in Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 6
1 Whoever’s under the yoke of slavery:
Think about your own wardens with all appropriate respect,
so you don't slander God’s name and the teaching.
2 Don’t show disrespect to believers who are wardens, just because they're family.
Instead, slave for them even more because they’re beloved believers, whose good works can help you.
(Timothy: Teach this, and help them with it.)