13 For those who have served well acquire a good standing for themselves, and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.
14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you in a short time.
15 But if I am delayed, I am writing in order that you may know how one must conduct oneself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and mainstay of the truth.
16 And most certainly, great is the mystery of godliness: Who was revealed in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the Gentiles, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.