Quotes About Community

Do not be too quick in the laying on of hands and thereby share in the sins of others. Keep yourself pure.

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.

You know that everyone in the Province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

Nevertheless, Godís firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Make every effort to come to me quickly,

Greet Prisca and Aquila, as well as the household of Onesiphorus.

Make every effort to come to me before winter. Eubulus sends you greetings, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you all.

To Titus, my true child in our common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,

He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.

Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,

Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.