All who are under (the) yoke of slavery should regard (their) ... masters {as} fully worthy of honor , so that - God’s - name and (our) teaching vvv will not be discredited.
- Those who have believing masters vvv should not show disrespect because they are brothers , but should serve (them) all the more , since those receiving (their) good service are - beloved believers. Teach and encourage these (principles).
If anyone teaches another doctrine and vvv disagrees (with the) sound words - of our - Lord Jesus Christ and - with godly teaching ,
he is conceited (and) understands nothing. Instead , (he has) an unhealthy interest in controversies and semantics , out of which come envy , strife , abusive talk , evil suspicions ,
(and) constant friction between men of depraved - mind (who are) devoid - of the tRuth -. (These men) regard - godliness as a means of gain.
Of course , - godliness with contentment is great gain.
For we brought nothing into the world , so vvv we cannot carry anything {out of it}.
But if we have food and clothing , we will be content with these.
Those who want to be rich , however , fall into temptation and become ensnared - by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge - (them) into ruin and destruction.
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.
But you , O man of God , flee from these things and pursue righteousness , godliness , faith , love , perseverance , (and) gentleness.
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called vvv (when you made) the good confession before many witnesses.
I charge you in the presence - of God , who gives life to all things , and of Christ Jesus , who {made} the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate :
Keep ... (this) commandment without stain (or) reproach until the appearance of our - Lord Jesus Christ ,
which the blessed and only Sovereign (One) — the King of kings and Lord of lords — will bring about in His own time.
(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.
Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited (and) not to put their hope in (the) uncertainty of wealth , but in God , who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.
(Instruct them) to do good , to be rich in good works , (and) to be generous (and) ready to share ,
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future , so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
O Timothy - , guard what has been entrusted (to you). Avoid - irreverent , empty chatter and the opposing arguments - of so-called “ knowledge , ”
which some have professed and (thus) swerved away from the faith. - Grace (be) with you all.