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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

But if any widow have children or nephews, let them learn first to shew piety at home, and to requite their parents: for that is good and acceptable before God.

If any man or woman that believeth have widows, let them relieve them, and let not the church be charged; that it may relieve them that are widows indeed.

Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses.

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:

Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.