In the same way also, I desire that women adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and sensibleness, not adorned with braiding, or gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,

But he must also have a good report from those on the outside, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the Devil.

And let these also first be tested, then let them minister without reproach.

And with it all they also learn to be idle, going around the houses; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things they ought not.

Those who sin, rebuke before all, so that the rest also may fear.

Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment. And some they also follow after.

Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand, and those who are otherwise cannot be hidden.

Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life, to which you are also called and have professed a good profession before many witnesses.