As I asked you when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay where you are at Ephesus and warn certain individuals against teaching novelties

as laid down by that glorious gospel of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.

the man Christ Jesus who gave himself as a ransom for all": ??in due time this was attested,

but with good deeds (as befits women who make a religious profession).

However, women will get safely through childbirth if they continue to be faithful and loving and holy as well as unassuming.

They too must be put on probation; after that, if they are above reproach, they can serve as deacons.

For those who do good service as deacons win a good position for themselves as well as great freedom in the faith of Christ Jesus.

Watch yourself and watch your teaching; stick to your work; if you do that, you will save your hearers as well as yourself.

Never censure an older man harshly; appeal to him as a father. Treat younger men like brothers,

she must have a reputation for good service, as a woman who has brought up children, shown hospitality, washed the feet of the saints, relieved distress, and interested herself in all good works.

As it is, some widows have already turned after Satan. ??16 Any believer, man or woman, who has widowed relatives, must give them relief; the church is not to be burdened with them; she has to relieve the widows who really need relief.

Those who have Christian believers as their masters must not take liberties with them because they are brothers; they must be all the better servants because those who get the good of their service are believers and beloved. This is what you are to teach and preach.

Charge the rich of this world not to be supercilious, and not to fix their hopes on so uncertain a thing as riches but on the living God who richly provides us with all the enjoyments of life;