G1161–δέ–de

Train yourself in godliness. Exercise for the body is not useless, but godliness is useful in every respect, possessing, as it does, the promise of Life now and of the Life which is soon coming.

δὲ de “but”

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.

δέ de “however”

A widow who is really in need, friendless and desolate, has her hopes fixed on God, and continues at her supplications and prayers, night and day;

δὲ de “now”

but a pleasure-loving widow is dead even while still alive.

δὲ de “however”

But if a man makes no provision for those dependent on him, and especially for his own family, he has disowned the faith and is behaving worse than an unbeliever.

δέ de “now”

But the younger widows you must not enrol; for as soon as they begin to chafe against the yoke of Christ, they want to marry,

δὲ de “however”

And at the same time they also learn to be idle as they go round from house to house; and they are not only idle, but are gossips also and busybodies, speaking of things that ought not to be spoken of.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

Those who persist in sin reprove in the presence of all, so that it may also be a warning to the rest.

δὲ de “now”

The sins of some men are evident to the world, leading the way to your estimate of their characters, but the sins of others lag behind.

δὲ de “however”

And those who have believing masters should not be wanting in respect towards them because they are their brethren, but should serve them all the more willingly because those who profit by the faithful service rendered are believers and are friends.

δὲ de “now”

And godliness *is* gain, when associated with contentment;

δὲ de “however”

and if we have food and clothing, with these we will be satisfied.

δὲ de “however”

But people who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many unwise and pernicious ways which sink mankind in destruction and ruin.

δὲ de “however”

But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.

δέ, de “however,”δὲ de “now”

For I recall the sincere faith which is in your heart--a faith which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and then in your mother Eunice, and, I am fully convinced, now dwells in you also.

δὲ de “now”

but which has now been plainly revealed through the Appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus. He has put an end to death and has brought Life and Immortality to light through the Good News,

δὲ de “also”δὲ de “however”

And if any one takes part in an athletic contest, he gets no prize unless he obeys the rules.

δὲ de “now”

But from irreligious and frivolous talk hold aloof, for those who indulge in it will proceed from bad to worse in impiety,

δὲ de “But”

Now in a great house there are not only articles of gold and silver, but also others of wood and of earthenware; and some are for specially honourable, and others for common use.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

Keep a strong curb, however, on your youthful cravings; and strive for integrity, good faith, love, peace, in company with all who pray to the Lord with pure hearts.

δὲ de “And”δὲ de “now”

But avoid foolish discussions with ignorant men, knowing--as you do--that these lead to quarrels;

δὲ de “And”

and a bondservant of the Lord must not quarrel, but must be inoffensive towards all men, a skilful teacher, and patient under wrongs.

δὲ de “now”

But of this be assured: in the last days grievous times will set in.

δὲ de “however”

and will keep up a make-believe of piety and yet live in defiance of its power. Turn away from people of this sort.

δὲ de “but”

And just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also these false teachers withstand the truth--being, as they are, men of debased intellects, and of no real worth so far as faith is concerned.

δὲ de “now”