wanting to be teachers of the Law [of Moses], even though they do not understand the terms they use or the subjects about which they make [such] confident declarations.

Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately,

Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth.

I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet [in the congregation].

Now an overseer must be blameless and beyond reproach, the husband of one wife, self-controlled, sensible, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

(for if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?).

and He must not be a new convert, so that he will not [behave stupidly and] become conceited [by appointment to this high office] and fall into the [same] condemnation incurred by the devil [for his arrogance and pride].

in case I am delayed, so that you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in [moral] purity.

Now a woman who is really a widow and has been left [entirely] alone [without adequate income] trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

A widow is to be put on the list [to receive regular assistance] only if she is over sixty years of age, [having been] the wife of one man,

Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it is based on [the testimony of at least] two or three witnesses.

No longer continue drinking [only] water, but use a little wine for the sake of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen.