Though I had said violent words against God, and done cruel acts, causing great trouble: but I was given mercy, because I did it without knowledge, not having faith;

I transmit these instructions to you, Timotheus my son, in accordance with what the prophets said who first directed me to you; fight the good fight on these lines,

And he is to have a good name among those outside the church, so that nothing may be said against him and he may not be taken by the designs of the Evil One.

for then it is consecrated by the prayer said over it.

Give orders to this effect, so that no evil may be said of anyone.

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.