G1161–δέ–de

For the training of the body is of profit for a little, but religion is of profit in every way, giving hope for the life which now is, and for that which is to come.

δὲ de “but”

But if any widow has children or children's children, let these see that it is right to take care of their family and their fathers and mothers: for this is pleasing in the eyes of God.

δέ de “however”

Now she who is truly a widow and without family puts her hope in God, giving herself to prayer day and night.

δὲ de “now”

But she who gives herself to pleasure is dead while she is living.

δὲ de “however”

If anyone has no care for his family and those in his house, he is false to the faith, and is worse than one who has no faith.

δέ de “now”

But to the younger widows say No: for when their love is turned away from Christ, they have a desire to be married;

δὲ de “however”

And they get into the way of doing no work, going about from house to house; and not only doing no work, but talking foolishly, being over-interested in the business of others, saying things which they have no right to say.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

Say sharp words to sinners when all are present, so that the rest may be in fear.

δὲ de “now”

The sins of some men are clearly seen, going before them to be judged; but with others, their sins go after them.

δὲ de “however”

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

δὲ de “now”

But true faith, with peace of mind, is of great profit:

δὲ de “however”

But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.

δὲ de “however”

But those who have a desire for wealth are falling into danger, and are taken as in a net by a number of foolish and damaging desires, through which men are overtaken by death and destruction.

δὲ de “however”

But you, O man of God, keep yourself from these things, and go after righteousness, religion, faith, love, a quiet mind, gentle behaviour.

δέ, de “however,”δὲ de “now”

Having in mind your true faith, which first was in your mother's mother Lois, and in your mother Eunice, and, I am certain, is now in you.

δὲ de “now”

But has now been made clear by the revelation of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who put an end to death and made life unending come to light through the good news,

δὲ de “also”δὲ de “however”

And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.

δὲ de “now”

But take no part in wrong and foolish talk, for those who do so will go farther into evil,

δὲ de “But”

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but others of wood and earth, and some which are honoured and some without honour.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

But keep yourself from those desires of the flesh which are strong when the body is young, and go after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those whose prayers go up to the Lord from a clean heart.

δὲ de “And”δὲ de “now”

And put away foolish and uncontrolled questionings, seeing that they are a cause of trouble.

δὲ de “And”

For it is not right for the Lord's servant to make trouble, but he is to be gentle to all, ready in teaching, putting up with wrong,

δὲ de “now”

But be certain of this, that in the last days times of trouble will come.

δὲ de “however”

Having a form of religion, but turning their backs on the power of it: go not with these.

δὲ de “but”

And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.

δὲ de “now”