For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

These men must also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons if they are beyond reproach.

for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

At the same time they also learn to be idle, as they go around from house to house; and not merely idle, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things not proper to mention.

Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.

Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those which are otherwise cannot be concealed.