1 Timothy 5(ESV) Instructions for the Church Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father,younger men as brothers,2older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. 3Honor widowswho are truly widows.4But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learnto show godliness to their own household and to make some return to...

1 Timothy 4(ESV) Some Will Depart from the Faith Nowthe Spirit expressly says thatin later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves todeceitful spirits and teachings of demons,2through the insincerity ofliars whose consciences are seared,3who forbid marriage andrequire abstinence from foodsthat God createdto be received with thanksgiving by those wh...

1 Timothy 3(ESV) Qualifications for Overseers The saying istrustworthy: If anyone aspires tothe office of overseer, he desires a noble task.2Thereforean overseer[a]must be above reproach,the husband of one wife,[b]sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable,hospitable,able to teach,3not a drunkard, not violent butgentle, not quarrelsome,not a lover of money.4He must m...

1 Timothy 2(ESV) Pray for All People First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,2for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly anddignified in every way.3This is good, andit is pleasing in the sight ofGod our Savior,4who desiresall people to be saved an...

1 Timothy 1(ESV) Greeting Paul,an apostle of Christ Jesusby command ofGod our Savior and of Christ Jesusour hope, 2To Timothy,my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Warning Against False Teachers 3As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons notto t...

2 Thessalonians 3(ESV) Pray for Us Finally, brothers,[a]pray for us, thatthe word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored,[b]as happened among you,2andthat we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. Fornot all have faith.3Butthe Lord is faithful. He will establish you andguard you againstthe evil one.[c]4Andwe have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are d...

2 Thessalonians 2(ESV) The Man of Lawlessness Now concerningthe coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and ourbeing gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers,[a]2not to be quickly shaken in mind oralarmed, eitherby a spirit or aspoken word, ora letter seeming to be from us, to the effect thatthe day of the Lord has come.3Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day wi...

2 Thessalonians 1(ESV) Greeting Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: 2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanksgiving 3We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers,[a]as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one...

1 Thessalonians 5(ESV) The Day of the Lord Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers,a]"[a] you have no need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.3While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come up...

1 Thessalonians 4(ESV) A Life Pleasing to God Finally, then, brothers,[a] we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. 2For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. 3For this is the will of God, your sanctification:[b] that you abst...

1 Thessalonians 3(ESV) Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and God's coworker[a] in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith, 3that no one be moved by these afflictions. For you yourselves know that we are destined for this. 4For when we were with you, we k...

1 Thessalonians 2(ESV) Paul's Ministry to the Thessalonians For you yourselves know, brothers,[a] that our coming to you was not in vain. 2But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 3For our appeal does not spring from error or imp...

1 Thessalonians 1(ESV) Greeting Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. The Thessalonians' Faith and Example 2We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly[a] mentioning you in our prayers, 3remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of l...

Colossians 4(ESV) Masters, treat your bondservants[a]justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Further Instructions 2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in itwith thanksgiving.3At the same time, pray also for us, that God mayopen to us a door for the word,to declare the mystery of Christ,on account of which I am in prison4that I ma...

Colossians 3(ESV) Put On the New Self If then you have been raised with Christ, seekthe things that are above, where Christ is,seated at the right hand of God.2Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.3Foryou have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.4When Christwho is your[a]lifeappears, then you also will appear with himin ...

Colossians 2(ESV) For I want you to knowhow great astruggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face,2thattheir hearts may be encouraged, beingknit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge ofGod's mystery, which is Christ,3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom an...

Colossians 1(ESV) Greeting Paul,an apostle of Christ Jesusby the will of God, and Timothyour brother, 2To thesaints and faithful brothers[a]in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. Thanksgiving and Prayer 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,4since we heard ofyour faith in Christ Jesus and ofthe...

Philippians 4(ESV) Therefore, my brothers,[a]whom I love andlong for,my joy andcrown,stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer 2I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche toagree in the Lord.3Yes, I ask you also, true companion,[b]help these women, who have labored[c]side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the re...

Philippians 3(ESV) Righteousness Through Faith in Christ 3Finally, my brothers,[a]rejoice in the Lord.To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2Look out forthe dogs, look out forthe evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.3Forwe are the circumcision,who worshipby the Spirit of God[b]andglory in Christ Jesus and put no con...

Philippians 2(ESV) Christ's Example of Humility 2So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort fromlove, anyparticipation in the Spirit, anyaffection and sympathy,2complete my joy by beingof the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.3Do nothing fromselfish ambition orconceit, but inhumility count others more significant than ...