As I besought you to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that you might charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor the things they affirm.

Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.

Yet she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and love and holiness with propriety.

For they that have used the office of a deacon well gain for themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

And these things give in a charge, that they may be blameless.

But the younger widows refuse: for when they have begun to grow wanton against Christ, they will marry;

Having judgment, because they have cast off their first faith.

And at the same time they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but gossips also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine.

Some men's sins are evident beforehand, going before them to judgment; and some men they follow after.

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

And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are believers and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which plunge men into destruction and perdition.

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Charge them that are rich in this present age, that they be not haughty, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to share;

Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.