For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;
For people who exploit others sexually, who harm through their relationships, who traffic and enslave people, who lie and break their word under oath, basically anyone whose actions go against what's actually good and true.
God's design is about protecting people from harm, not making a list of who's in trouble.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to Timothy, his young assistant, to provide guidance on dealing with false teachings and moral issues in the early Christian church in Ephesus. This verse lists various sins that Paul saw as violations of God's law, drawing from both Jewish traditions and the surrounding Greco-Roman culture where immorality and deception were prevalent. Paul's intent was to emphasize the importance of sound doctrine to protect the church from corruption and maintain its witness.
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