holding faith and a good conscience, which some having thrust from them, as it respects faith have made shipwreck; of whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander,

for kings, and for all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and gravity.

Further, he must have a good reputation from those who are without, lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

through the hypocrisy of liars, who are seared in their conscience,

Honor widows that are widows indeed.

At the same time, also, they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also, and busybodies, speaking things which are not proper.

If any believing man or woman has widows, let him or her relieve them, and let not the church be burdened, that it may relieve those who are widows indeed.

Some men's sins are manifest beforehand, going before to judgment. Some persons, however, they follow after.

Like wise, also, the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and those which are otherwise can not be concealed.

Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God, and his teaching, be not reviled.

And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren: but rather let them serve them, because they who partake of the benefit of their service, are believers and beloved brethren. These things enforce in your teaching and exhortation.

and wranglings, on the part of men who are corrupt in mind, and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a source of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

Charge those who are rich in this age, that they be not proud, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us all things richly for our enjoyment,