Now we know that the law is good if any one uses it lawfully,

Now to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only God, honour and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.

(but if one does not know how to conduct his own house, how shall he take care of the assembly of God?)

but if I delay, in order that thou mayest know how one ought to conduct oneself in God's house, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and base of the truth.

forbidding to marry, bidding to abstain from meats, which God has created for receiving with thanksgiving for them who are faithful and know the truth.

Let no one despise thy youth, but be a model of the believers, in word, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Now she who is a widow indeed, and is left alone, has put her hope in God, and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.

I will therefore that the younger marry, bear children, rule the house, give no occasion to the adversary in respect of reproach.

Lay hands quickly on no man, nor partake in others' sins. Keep thyself pure.

Drink no longer only water, but use a little wine on account of thy stomach and thy frequent illnesses.

who only has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor is able to see; to whom be honour and eternal might. Amen.