OUR HOPE IS IN THE LIVING GOD

This is a Trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance

(And for this we labor and strive),

THAT WE HAVE PUT OUR HOPE IN THE LIVING GOD,

Who is the Savior of all men,

And especially those who Believe.

(1 timothy 4:9, 10)

This saying is reliable

And worthy of complete acceptance by everybody.

With a view to this we Toil and Strive,

[Yes] and Suffer Reproach,

BECAUSE WE HAVE [FIXED] OUR HOPE ON THE LIVING GOD,

Who is the Savior (Preserver, Maintainer, Deliverer)

Of all men,

Especially of those who Believe--

Trust in, Rely on and Adhere to Him.

(1 Timothy 4:9, 10, AMP)

For we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren,

About the Affliction and Oppressing distress which befell us

In [the province of] Asia,

How we were so utterly and unbearably weighed down and crushed

That we Despaired even of life [itself].

[For it is He] Who Rescued and Saved us from such a Perilous Death;

But that was to keep us from Trusting and Depending on ourselves

Instead of on God Who raises the Dead.

[For it is He] Who Rescued and Saved us from such a Perilous Death,

AND HE WILL STILL RESCUE AND SAVE US;

IN HIM AND ON HIM WE HAVE SET OUR HOPE

(Our Joyful and Confident Expectation)

That He will again Deliver us from Danger and Destruction

And Draw [us] to Himself,

While you also co-operate by your Prayers for us--

Helping and Laboring together with us.

Thus the lips of many person Godward turned

Will [eventually] give thanks on our behalf

For the Grace (the blessing of Deliverance)

Granted us at the request of the many who have Prayed.

(2 Corinthians 1:8-11, AMP)

As for the Rich in this World,

Charge them not to be Proud

And Arrogant and Contemptuous of others,

NOR TO SET THEIR HOPES ON UNCERTAIN RICHES

BUT ON GOD, WHO RICHLY AND CEASELESSLY PROVIDES US

WITH EVERYTHING FOR [OUR] ENJOYMENT;

[Charge them] to Do Good, to be Rich in Good Works,

to be Liberal and Generous-hearted,

Ready to Share [with others],

In this Way laying up for themselves

[THE RICHES THAT ENDURE FOREVER]

A good Foundation for the Future,

So that they may Grasp

That which is Life indeed.

O Timothy, Guard and keep the Deposit entrusted [to you]!

Turn away from the Irreverent Babble and godless Chatter,

WITH THE VAIN AND EMPTY AND WORLDLY PHRASES,

AND THE CONTRADICTIONS

IN WHAT IS FALSELY CALLED KNOWLEDGE

AND SPIRITUAL ILLUMINATION.

[FOR] MANY HAVE ERRED—MISSED THE MARK--

AS REGARDS THE FAITH.

Grace (divine favor and blessing) be with you all!

Amen—so be it.

(1 Timothy 6:17-21, AMP)