3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; |
4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, |
5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. |
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. |
7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. |
8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. |
9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. |
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. |
11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. |
12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. |
13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; |
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: |
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; |
16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. |
