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Paul continues to teach Timothy the importance of godliness, the fact the Jesus is the only Messiah (especially so for those who believe), spiritual maturity is more important than chronological maturity, and the importance and how to remain steadfast in the faith. My translation and notes of 1 Timothy 4:6-16 Remind Brethren 6 If…
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B1 Temptation C1 The Greek word for temptation is πειρασμός peirasmós (G3986). It means, depending on context, a test, a testing. In a good sense, this testing would be God allowing us to see our weaknesses and strengths. D1 Example of good E1 John 6:6 He said this to test him, because he knew…
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Brief notes on my translation of 1 Corinthians 5 Apostolic Counsel—Incest 1 It is commonly reported that there is sexual sin among youp, and such sexual sin as is not even mentioned among the Gentiles that one should have his father’s wife. [Most likely a stepmother]. 2 Youp are proud of this? Youp should…
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Titus 3:12-15 Final Greetings Final Greetings 12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, be diligent to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have determined to winter there. 13 Help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos in any way you can, so that they are lacking nothing. 14 Also, let ours learn to…
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Titus 3:9-11 Avoid Some Things To Avoid 9 Avoid foolish questions, genealogies, big arguments and battles over the law, for they are not beneficial and useless. 10 Reject a heretic—after the first and second warning— 11 Knowing that such a person is twisted and sins, being self-condemned. Notes B1 Actions to avoid C1 The…
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Titus 3:3-8 What We Were, and How God Changed Us What We Were and How God Changed Us 3 We ourselves were also at one time foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various evil desires and pleasures, passing our time being spiteful, envious, obnoxious, and hating one another. 4 But as soon as the kindness and…
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Titus 3:1-2 Dealing with non-Christians Dealing with non-Christians 1 Remind them to be under the authority of rulers and authorities, to comply with [their rules], to be ready for every good work, 2 Not to insult anyone, or be contentious, [but to be] gentle, showing a complete meekness to all people. Notes: B1 Government…
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Titus 2:11 God Wants All to Be Saved and Titus 2:12-15 Preach Godliness God Wants All to Be Saved 11 For the saving grace of God has appeared to all people, Preach Godliness 12 Teaching us that by refusing ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live in this present world with self-restraint, righteously, and…
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Titus 2:9-10 Slaves and Masters Advice to Servants and Masters Titus 2:9-10 WEL [Tell] servants to be under the authority of their own masters, to be well pleasing in everything, not talking back [to them], 10 Not stealing [from them], but demonstrating complete trustworthiness, so as to adorn the doctrine of God our Savior…
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Titus 2:1-8 Instructions for both older and younger believers Advice to Older Men 1 But you are to talk about things which are appropriate for sound doctrine. 2 The older men are to be sober, dignified, self-controlled, being sound in faith, love, and perseverance. Advice to Older Women 3 The elder women in the…