G1161–δέ–de

for bodily exercise is profitable for a little, but piety is profitable for everything, having promise of life, of the present one, and of that to come.

δὲ de “but”

but if any widow have children or descendants, let them learn first to be pious as regards their own house, and to render a return on their side to [ergänzt: their] parents; for this is acceptable in the sight of God.

δέ de “however”

Now she who [ergänzt: is] a widow indeed, and is left alone, has put [ergänzt: her] hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

δὲ de “now”

But she that lives in habits of self-indulgence is dead [ergänzt: while] living.

δὲ de “however”

But if any one does not provide for his own, and specially for those of [ergänzt: his] house, he has denied the faith, and is worse than the unbeliever.

δέ de “now”

But younger widows decline; for when they grow wanton against Christ, they desire to marry,

δὲ de “however”

And, at the same time, they learn also [ergänzt: to be] idle, going about to people's houses; and not only idle, but also gossipers and meddlers, speaking things not becoming.

δὲ de “then”δὲ de “then”

Those that sin convict before all, that the rest also may have fear.

δὲ de “now”

Of some men the sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment, and some also they follow after.

δὲ de “however”

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise [ergänzt: them] because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service [ergänzt: rendered]. These things teach and exhort.

δὲ de “now”

But piety with contentment *is* great gain.

δὲ de “however”

But having sustenance and covering, we will be content with these.

δὲ de “however”

But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and many unwise and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and ruin.

δὲ de “however”

But *thou*, O man of God, flee these things, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness of spirit.

δέ, de “however,”δὲ de “now”

calling to mind the unfeigned faith which [ergänzt: has been] in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I am persuaded that in thee also.

δὲ de “now”

but has been made manifest now by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who has annulled death, and brought to light life and incorruptibility by the glad tidings;

δὲ de “also”δὲ de “however”

And if also any one contend [ergänzt: in the games], he is not crowned unless he contend lawfully.

δὲ de “now”

But profane, vain babblings shun, for they will advance to greater impiety,

δὲ de “But”

But in a great house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also wooden and earthen; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.

δὲ de “now”δὲ de “however”

But youthful lusts flee, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, with those that call upon the Lord out of a pure heart.

δὲ de “And”δὲ de “now”

But foolish and senseless questionings avoid, knowing that they beget contentions.

δὲ de “And”

And a bondman of [ergänzt: the] Lord ought not to contend, but be gentle towards all; apt to teach; forbearing;

δὲ de “now”

But this know, that in [ergänzt: the] last days difficult times shall be there;

δὲ de “however”

having a form of piety but denying the power of it: and from these turn away.

δὲ de “but”

Now in the same manner in which Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, thus these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, found worthless as regards the faith.

δὲ de “now”