Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or argument.

An overseer, therefore, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

and will therefore receive condemnation because they have renounced their original pledge.

Therefore, I want younger women to marry, have children, manage their households, and give the adversary no opportunity to accuse us.