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Entries Tagged as '1 Timothy'

Not for Those Who do What is Right

March 6th, 2016 · No Comments

1 Timothy 1:9 (New Living Translation) For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders. Righteous persons—those who […]

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Household vs. House

September 28th, 2013 · No Comments

1 Timothy 3:14-15 (New Living Translation) 14 I am writing these things to you now, even though I hope to be with you soon, 15 so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the […]

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Tranquil and Quiet, Godliness and Dignity

January 9th, 2010 · No Comments

1 Timothy 2:1-2 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) 1 First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. I am concentrating on the last […]

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Tags: 1 Timothy · New Testament