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

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

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

Notwithstanding, she will be saved in child-bearing, if they continue in faith, and charity, and holiness, with sobriety.

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

And these things give in 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 damnation, 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 tattlers also, and busy-bodies, 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 open beforehand, going before to judgment: and some men they follow after.

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest 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 faithful 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 drown men in destruction and perdition.

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

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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

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