wanting to be teachers of the Law, even though they do not understand either what they are saying or the matters about which they make confident assertions.

realizing the fact that law is not made for a righteous person, but for those who are lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers

and the grace of our Lord was overflowing for me, with the faith and love that are found in Christ Jesus.

Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.

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

They must also first be tested; and then if they are beyond reproach, let them serve as deacons.

Honor widows who are real widows.

If any woman who is a believer has dependent widows, she must assist them, and let not the church be burdened, so that it may assist those who are real widows.

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

The sins of some men are obvious, going before them to judgment; for others, their sins appear later.

In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden.

Let all who are under the yoke of slavery regard their masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be spoken against.

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but they must serve them all the better, because those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with everything to enjoy.