who was a descendant of Aaron. They were both righteous in the sight of the Lord, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the law, blameless.

that you may become blameless and innocent, the sons of God, without rebuke in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in a dark world,

The husband

who discourage marriage, and enjoin abstinence from foods which God created to be received with thankfulness, by those who believe, and have a clear knowledge of the truth.

A widow, to be placed upon the list, must be not less than sixty years old, and one who has been the wife of but one husband.

For we are become comrades of the Christ, if we hold our first title deed firm until the very end.

Vigilant

But the end of all things is close at hand; so be sober, watch and pray.

Be temperate, be vigilant; because your enemy, the devil, is prowling about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Given

Be liberal to needy saints. Practise hospitality.

but he must be hospitable, a lover of the good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled.

Do not neglect to show hospitality; for by it some have even entertained angels unawares.

Be hospitable to one another, without grudging.

Apt

The Lord's slave must not quarrel, but must be kind to all men; a skilful teacher, patient of wrong.

General references

Let deacons be the husband of but one wife, men who rule their children and their household properly.