001:016 But mercy was shown me in order that in me as the foremost of sinners Christ Jesus might display the fulness of His long-suffering patience as an example to encourage those who would afterwards be resting their faith on Him with a view to the Life of the Ages.
001:017 Now to the immortal and invisible King of the Ages, who alone is God, be honour and glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen.
001:018 This is the charge which I entrust to you, my son Timothy, in accordance with the inspired instructions concerning you which were given me long ago, that being equipped with them as your armour you may be continually fighting the good fight,
001:019 holding fast to faith and a clear conscience, which some have
cast aside and have made shipwreck of their faith.
001:020 Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have delivered
to Satan so that they may be taught not to blaspheme.
002:001 I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers,
intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men;
002:002 including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.
002:003 This is right, and is pleasing in the sight of God our Saviour,
002:004 who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full
knowledge of the truth.
002:005 For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men—
Christ Jesus, Himself man;