As I besought thee to abide still in Ephesus when I departed into Macedonia; even so, do: that thou command some that they teach no other wise,

because they would be doctors of the scripture, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm.

Of whose number is Hymenaeus, and Alexander, which I have delivered unto Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.

Likewise also the women, that they array themselves in comely apparel with shamefastness, and discreet behavior, not with broided hair, other gold, or pearls, or costly array:

Notwithstanding, through bearing of children they shall be saved, so they continue in faith, love, and holiness with discretion.

And let them first be proved, and then let them minister, if they be found faultless.

For they that minister well, get themselves good degree, and great liberty in the faith, which is in Christ Jesus.

And these things command, that they may be without fault.

The younger widows refuse. For when they have begun to wax wanton, to the dishonour of Christ, then will they marry,

having damnation, because they have broken their first faith.

And also they learn to go from house to house idle, yea not idle only, but also trifling and busybodies, speaking things which are not comely.

The elders that rule well are worthy of double honour, most specially they which labour in the word and in teaching.

Likewise, also, good works are manifest beforehand, and they that are otherwise, cannot be hid.

See that they which have believing masters despise them not because they are brethren: but so much the rather do service, forasmuch as they are believing and beloved and partakers of the benefits. These things teach and exhort.

They that will be rich, fall into temptation and snares, and into many foolish and noisome lusts, which drown men in perdition and destruction.

For covetousness is the root of all evil, which while some lusted after, they erred from the faith, and tangled themselves with many sorrows.

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not exceeding wise, and that they trust not in the uncertain riches, but in the living God, which giveth us abundantly all things to enjoy them,

and that they do good and be rich in good works, and ready to give and to distribute,

laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may obtain eternal life.

which science, while some professed, they have erred as concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. {The end of the First Epistle unto Timothy, Sent from Laodicea, which is the Chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana.}