nor to give heed to fables and endless genealogies; which, indeed, occasion disputes rather than God's dispensation, which is in faith, so do I now.

But we know that the law is good, if one use it lawfully;

Now to the King of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

but, if I delay, that you may know how you ought to behave yourself in a house of God, which, indeed, is an assembly of the living God, a pillar and basis of the truth,

Let no one despise your youth; but become a model for believers, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Now she that is really a widow, and left alone, has set her hope on God, and continues in supplications and prayers, night and day.

I desire, therefore, that younger widows marry, bear children, rule a house-hold, give no occasion to the adversary for reproach;

Lay hands hastily on no one, neither be partaker of other men's sins. Keep yourself pure.

Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.

Who only hath immortality, inhabiting light unapproachable, Whom no man ever saw or is able to see; to Whom be honor and dominion eternal. Amen.