We [also] know this: Law [or, "the law of Moses"] is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for unholy and irreverent people, for people who kill their parents, for murderers,

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,

I wish also that men should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputations;

In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Also Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived, and was in transgression.

But it is necessary that he should have also a good testimony from those without, that he may fall not into reproach and the snare of the devil.

The deacons also in like manner must be grave, not doubletongued, not addicting themselves to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

Their wives must also be serious. They must not be gossips, but instead be stable and trustworthy in everything.

For those who have served well as deacons gain a high standing [having a good reputation among the congregation], and great confidence in the faith which is [founded on and centered] in Christ Jesus.

For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.

For to this end we also labor and suffer reproach, because we hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, especially of the faithful.

These things also command, that they may be without reproach.

And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.

Some men's sins are evident, going before unto judgment; and some men also they follow after.

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid.

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.