to the weak I became as weak, in order that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all [men], that I might by all means save some.

Out of the fruit of righteousness grows a tree of life, but the souls of transgressors are cut off before their time.

Just so, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for by doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.

Brothers, if anyone among you wanders away from the truth, and anyone turns him back,

let him know that he who turns a sinner back from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

Wives, likewise, subject yourselves to your own husbands, so that even if some are disobedient to the word, [that] by the conduct of their wives, without a word, they shall be gained [for Christ],

when they observe your chaste conduct with fear.