in order that you may become blameless and innocent, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine as stars in the world,

The husband

who forbid marrying [and insist on] abstaining from foods that God created for sharing in with thankfulness by those who believe and who know the truth,

Let a widow be put on the list [if she] is not less than sixty years [old], the wife of one husband,

For we have become partners of Christ, if indeed we hold fast the beginning of [our] commitment steadfast until the end,

Vigilant

His watchmen [are] blind, none of them know. They [are] all dumb dogs; they are unable to bark, panting, lying down, loving to slumber.

Now the end of all [things] draws near. Therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for [your] prayers.

Be sober; be on the alert. Your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Given

contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality.

but hospitable, loving what is good, prudent, just, devout, self-controlled,

Do not neglect hospitality, because through this some have received angels as guests without knowing [it].

[Be] hospitable to one another without complaining.

Apt

And the slave of the Lord must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, skillful in teaching, tolerant,

General references

Deacons must be husbands of one wife, managing [their] children and their own households well.