Let a woman quietly take the place of a learner and be under authority.

And let these first be put to the test; then let them become Deacons if there is nothing against them.

Let Deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their houses well.

Let these be your orders and your teaching.

Let no one make little of you because you are young, but be an example to the church in word, in behaviour, in love, in faith, in holy living.

Do not say sharp words to one who has authority in the church, but let your talk be as to a father, and to the younger men as to brothers:

But if any widow has children or children's children, let these see that it is right to take care of their family and their fathers and mothers: for this is pleasing in the eyes of God.

Let no woman be numbered among the widows who is under sixty years old, and only if she has been the wife of one man,

If any woman of the faith has relations who are widows, let her give them help, so that the care of them does not come on the church, and so it may give help to those who are truly widowed.

Let rulers whose rule is good be honoured twice over, specially those whose work is preaching and teaching.

Let all who are servants under the yoke give all honour to their masters, so that no evil may be said against the name of God and his teaching.

And let those whose masters are of the faith have respect for them because they are brothers, working for them the more readily, because those who take part in the good work are of the faith and are dear. Give orders and teaching about these things.

But if we have food and a roof over us, let that be enough.